Traffic stop in Massena leads to drug and weapon arrest

On November 7, 2024, State Police members arrested Frederick D. Heiserman, age 41, of Malone, NY, for criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th ( 5 counts), criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd, and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd-previous conviction.

On November 6, 2024, at approximately 10:39 p.m., State Police members observed a 2010 tan Toyota traveling on Woodlawn Ave in the village of Massena violate a vehicle and traffic law. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and interviewed the driver and passengers of the vehicle. The driver was identified as Rauchell A. LaPorte, age 31, of Norfolk, NY. The front-seat passenger was identified as Gregory A. Cyranowicz, age 44, and the back-seat passenger was identified as Heiserman. While interviewing everyone in the vehicle, Troopers observed Heiserman attempting to hide a knife that was in the vehicle. Troopers instructed the individuals out of the vehicle for everyone's safety. Troopers conducted a safety search of the vehicle and located narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a switchblade knife. Further investigation determined the illegal items found in the vehicle belonged to Heiserman.

Heiserman was arrested and transported to SP Massena for processing. He was arraigned in the Town of Massena Court, where he was remanded to St. Lawrence County Jail without bail.

LaPorte was issued vehicle and traffic tickets that can be returned to the Town of Massena Court for a later date in November.