Lee Center resident accused of criminally possessing a controlled substance

LEE- A local resident from Oneida County is accused of criminally possessing a controlled substance, authorities say.

Christopher R. Phelps, 27, of Lee Center, NY was arrested Monday afternoon by the New York State Police (Lee). Phelps is officially charged with one misdemeanor count of criminally possessing a controlled substance in the seventh-degree.

According to Troopers, the arrest was made in the town of Lee shortly after 3:00 p.m. Monday.

At press time, police said an investigation is still pending, with evidence.

Phelps was issued with an appearance ticket and there were no further details provided.

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