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PRESS RELEASE 9/25/2023
On September 21st, 2023, shortly after 1:30 PM, an astute patrol member of the Oneida City Police Department observed Hunter H. Whipple, age 27, walking with another individual. Having knowledge that the Oneida Police Department Criminal Investigations Division had pending criminal charges for Whipple, he was placed in custody without incident by an Investigator who responded to their location. Whipple was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, US currency, digital scale, and packaging.
Once Whipple was in custody, patrol conducted an area check for the second individual who had left the area in a suspicious hurry. Mark J. Morey, age 39, was located nearby and known to have an active bench warrant issued for his arrest. Subsequently, Mark Morey was also taken into custody and, upon doing so, a handgun was found in his possession. The bench warrant for Mark Morey stemmed from an incident involving methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Suboxone.
Hunter Whipple also had other charges relating to previous incidents of possession of methamphetamine and MDPV, with the intent to sell. The charges listed below reflect the culmination of these investigations.
Following a further investigation, Hunter Whipple and Mark Morey were charged with the following:
• Mark Morey: 1 ct - Criminal Possession of a Firearm (E Felony) 1 ct - Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree (D Felony) - Bench Warrant charges: 1 ct - Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, (B felony) 1 ct - Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fourth degree, (C felony) 3 cts - Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree. (A misdemeanor)
• Hunter Whipple: 1 ct - Criminal Possession of a Firearm (E Felony) 1 ct - Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree (D Felony) 4 cts - Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree – (B Felony) 1 ct - Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fourth degree – (C Felony) 4 cts - Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fifth degree – (D Felony) 4 cts - Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree – (A misdemeanor) 2 cts - Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the second degree – (A misdemeanor)
Mark Morey and Hunter Whipple were brought to Madison County Jail for Centralized Arraignment. Following arraignment, Mark Morey was held on $300.00 cash and Hunter Whipple was held on no bail. As the investigation continues, additional suspects and charges may be pursued.
The keen observation skills of the members of Oneida’s patrol division led to the capture of these individuals. The Oneida Police continue to provide quality professional police services while aggressively investigating all crimes. Both the patrol and investigations divisions place a continued emphasis on combating drugs and taking illegal guns off our streets, keeping the community safe.
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