UTICA, N.Y. — A Utica man was arrested Thursday after a lengthy investigation into the sale and distribution of narcotics.
The Utica Police Special Investigations Unit along with members of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant on 39-year-old Antonio Ware, his residence and a storage unit belonging to him.
During the search, investigators found over 130 grams of cocaine, a loaded handgun and more than $14,000 in cash according to the Utica Police Department.
As a result, Ware was charged with:
Other charges are being explored with the Oneida County District Attorney's Office.