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State Police Investigate Drug Possession Following Traffic
Stop in West Turin
Published: August 27, 2026
at 12:25 p.m.
By: Press Release
from New York State Police
State Police investigate drug possession following
traffic stop in West Turin
On August 26, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., SP Lowville conducted a
traffic stop on State Route 26 in the town of West Turin.
The vehicle, a
red 2017 Ford Edge, was stopped for failing to keep right.
During interviews
with the driver, Randy J. Myers, age 39, of Carthage, and
passenger Xavier T. Polk, age 40, of Boonville, the trooper
observed erratic behavior and suspected criminal activity. Myers consented to a search of the vehicle.
During the
search, a red zippered pouch containing crystal methamphetamine was
located. A subsequent search of Polk resulted in the
discovery of a plastic baggie containing crystal methamphetamine.
Xavier T. Polk was charged
with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree
(Class A misdemeanor).
Polk was
processed and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of West
Turin Court on October 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
Randy J. Myers was issued one traffic ticket and released from the scene.
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