A Cayuga man was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after deputies said they found a bag of drugs while arresting him on a probation violation warrant Oct. 21.
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said deputies went to the Wheat Street Apartments in Cayuga at about 9 p.m. to locate Jeffrey Shields, 33.
During a search following his arrest, deputies found a clear plastic bag in the front pocket of his sweatshirt, according to a news release.
The Sheriff's Office said the bag's contents tested positive for a fentanyl compound or methamphetamine.
Shields was arrested on the drug charge at about 9:21 p.m. and issued an appearance ticket for Aurelius Town Court at a later date and time.
Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff's Office at 315-253-1222 or submit an anonymous tip through its SaferWatch app.
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