The Onondaga County Sheriff’s- Special Investigations Unit recently concluded a three-month investigation into the trafficking of cocaine from The Plaza Apartments located at 1108 East Genesee Street in the City of Syracuse.
Using investigative techniques, Sheriff’s Office SIU Detectives developed probable cause for the issuance of narcotics-related search warrants for Cyrus Turnquest 26, his residence, The Plaza Apartments in Syracuse, and his 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.
On 06/19/24, the Special Investigations Unit executed search warrants. During the subsequent search, the following was recovered;
- Approximately 91oz. (5.6 lbs.) of pills that tested positive for the presence of fentanyl.
- Approximately 71.6oz. (4.48 lbs.) of psilocybin mushrooms.
- Approximately 3.1oz. of cocaine.
- Approximately 24.8oz. (1.55lbs) of pills that tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine.
- Approximately 1.63oz. of ketamine.
- Approximately 3.03oz. of oxycodone pills.
- Approximately 2,220 alprazolam pills.
- Dextroamphetamine pills.
- A quantity of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).
- Packaging, scales, cutting materials, and a pill press.
- $97,561 US Currency
- A Taurus .357 revolver with a box of 50 rounds of ammunition.
Turnquest was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree (8 counts), Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd degree (3 counts), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, and Criminal Possession of a firearm.
He is currently lodged at the Justice Center.
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