Posted on: March 21, 2026 08:30 AM

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Traffic stop nets felony drug charges in Tioga County

On March 15, 2026, New York State Police arrested a Steuben County man following a traffic stop in Owego. 

Brian W. Raymond, 43, of Bradford, New York was charged with the following:

•    Two counts of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree: Intent to Sell, class “B” felony

•    Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree, class “B” felony

•    Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd degree (scales), a misdemeanor

•    Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd degree, a misdemeanor

•    Resisting Arrest, a misdemeanor

On March 15, 2026, just before midnight, Troopers observed a Toyota Prius committing vehicle and traffic violations while traveling on the Southern Tier Expressway (State Route 17/Interstate 86) in the village of Owego and initiated a traffic stop. 

During the investigation, Troopers discovered Raymond in possession of approximately 101 grams of fentanyl, approximately 51.2 grams of cocaine, and a digital scale. 

At the time of his arrest, Raymond pulled away from Troopers and attempted to flee but was unsuccessful.  Raymond sustained a cut to his forehead during the incident and was transported by Apalachin EMS to Wilson Medical Center. 

Following his release from the hospital, Raymond was processed at SP Owego then turned over to the Tioga County Jail for Centralized Arraignment. 

From NYSP