Madison County man charged after police find meth, cocaine, suboxone, marijuana and scales

Oneida, N.Y. — A Madison County man was arrested Thursday on charges he was selling drugs out of his home, deputies said.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit found the drugs during a search of the home at 356 N. Lake St. in Oneida, deputies said in a news release.

Officer found 3.3 ounces of crystal meth, 2.5 ounces of crack cocaine, 1.2 grams of powder cocaine, 56 suboxone strips, 9.9 ounces of marijuana, metal knuckles, packaging material and digital scales, deputies said.

Scott Knapp, 49, of Oneida, was charged with:

  • One count of second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • Three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • Three counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • One count of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • One count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • One count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
  • One count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon
  • One count of second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia
  • One count of second-degree obstructing governmental administration
  • One count of resisting arrest

Knapp is currently being held in the Madison County Jail and is awaiting arraignment in CAP Court.

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