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Forestburgh man faces felony weapon charge

Monticello Police Dpt. responds to Walgreens

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Posted 10/23/21

Monticello Police arrested Jason E. Roberts, age 32, of Forestburgh, on Friday, October 22. Roberts was charged with the felony of Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree and the …

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Forestburgh man faces felony weapon charge

Monticello Police Dpt. responds to Walgreens

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Monticello Police arrested Jason E. Roberts, age 32, of Forestburgh, on Friday, October 22.

Roberts was charged with the felony of Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree and the misdemeanors of Driving while the ability impaired by the use of drugs, Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree and Resisting arrest.

At 4 p.m. on Friday, Monticello Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle in which the operator appeared to be asleep in the middle of the Walgreen’s parking lot located at 381 Broadway in the Village of Monticello.

Lt. Mark Johnstone responded to the complaint and found a 2004 Toyota Camry with the vehicle operator, later identified as Jason E. Roberts, passed out behind the driver’s wheel, with the vehicle running and in drive.

Robert’s was awakened by the officer and upon further investigation was advised that he was being placed under arrest for Driving while the ability impaired by the use of drugs.

While being handcuffed, Robert’s physically struggled with the officer before being taken into custody. Upon being searched, a loaded Phoenix Arms HP22 semi-automatic handgun was recovered from Robert’s right front pants pocket.

Also recovered from Robert’s person was a glassine envelope that field tested positive for Fentanyl. 

Robert’s was arraigned in the Village of Monticello Justice Court before Associate Justice Leo Glass. Robert’s was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail on $15,000.00 cash bail, $30,000.00 secured bond or $60,000.00 surety bond, pending further court action. 

The filing of an accusatory instrument is merely an accusation and every person who is arrested is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.



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