State Police Seize $ 400K, Drugs, & More - in Oneida County

State Police Seize $400K, Guns, and Drugs in Oneida County

According to NY State Police, on January 15, 2025, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, alongside the Special Operations Response Team, Canine Unit, and uniformed officers, executed a search warrant at 8422 Meadows Road in Annsville, Oneida County.

As a result of the operation, State Police seized 12 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, a quantity of cocaine, eight long guns, over $400,000 in U.S. currency, as well as drug packaging materials and scales.

 Following an extensive investigation, on February 27, 2025, members of the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, U.S. Marshals (NYNJRFTF), Oneida County Sheriffs Office, Utica Police Department, and Oneida County Probation located and apprehended the primary suspect, Ted A. Croniser, 53, from Taberg, NY. Croniser was taken into custody at a residence on Glenridge Drive in Annsville.

 During the arrest, Jessica L. Centro, 38, from Taberg, NY, attempted to conceal Croniser and obstruct the apprehension. As a result, she was also taken into custody.

 Charges:

   Ted A. Croniser: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree (Class A-II Felony)

  Jessica L. Centro: Hindering Prosecution 1st Degree (Class D Felony) and Obstruction of Governmental Administration (Class A Misdemeanor)

  Both individuals are currently being held at the Oneida County Jail, pending centralized arraignment.

 Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.