State Police arrest an Ilion man on felony drug charges

The New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team received information that cocaine was being distributed by patron(s) in the area of E. Clark Street, village of Ilion.

On October 7, 2024, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team and uniform members executed a search warrant on a person at the establishment of 123 E. Clark Street in the village of Ilion, Herkimer County.

As a result of the search warrant, KaShaun M. Burks, age 38, from Ilion, NY, was charged with the following:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (intent to sell), class "B" felony

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th (possessing a narcotic drug with a weight greater than 1/8th ounce), class "C" felony

The Burks was found to be possession of multiple bags containing cocaine and was on his way to the Crossway's bar. The defendant was arraigned in the Town of German Flatts Court, where he was released on his own recognizance.

The New York State Police were assisted by the Ilion Police Department and the Town of Frankfort Police Department in this investigation.