Caught, but released: Suspect in Lewis County meth bust let go under state's bail reform law

MARTINSBURG- A local man is faced with a list of accusations stemming from a Lewis County drug bust early Monday, authorities say.

Members via the county’s Drug Task Force have announced the arrest of Tyler J. Moroughan, 29, of Martinsburg, NY. He is officially charged with a felony count of criminally possessing a controlled substance in the third-degree, along with two misdemeanor counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second-degree and one misdemeanor count of criminally possessing a weapon in the fourth-degree.

Authorities executed a search warrant early Monday at the address of 6669 State Route 26, Martinsburg, NY.

The search was authorized by Lewis County Court Judge Daniel King and is the result of a 15-month long meth investigation.

During the search, investigators reportedly found approximately four grams of meth, digital scales (w/drug residue), drug packaging, a bludgeon and $100 cash.

Moroughan was arraigned before the Honorable Judge King, but had to be released under New York’s bail reform standards.

Police say the investigation is still continuing.

Image courtesy via the Lewis County Sheriff's Office.