Ithaca police arrested a 48-year-old city resident early Saturday after officers said he fled during the execution of a narcotics search warrant and was found with cocaine and fentanyl.
Michael Grubb was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class B felony; fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony; and obstructing governmental administration, a Class A misdemeanor.
Police said officers executed the warrant at about 2 a.m. in the area of East Seneca and Tioga streets. Grubb was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit, according to the department.
Officers said Grubb had about 35 grams of cocaine and 6 grams of fentanyl. He was being held pending arraignment.
New York State Police assisted with the warrant. Anyone with information can call Ithaca police dispatch at 607-272-3245 or the department's tip line at 607-330-0000.
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