NYSP: Local resident charged with criminally possessing a controlled substance

GOUVERNEUR- A local North Country resident is accused of criminally possessing a controlled substance in St. Lawrence County, authorities say.

Logan E. Lavancha, 27, of Harrisville, NY was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the New York State Police (Gouverneur). Lavancha is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of criminally possessing a controlled substance in the seventh-degree.

According to Troopers, the charge was filed Monday afternoon in the village of Gouverneur, NY.

At press time, police said that Lavancha was issued with an appearance ticket.

There were no further details provided.

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