Washington County, NY

06/05/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2023 10:21

Three arrested in narcotic sales throughout Washington County

Date of Arrest: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Incident Location: Washington County

Township: Argyle

INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:

1. Manuel Cruz Age: 45 Cohoes, New York

2. Brittne Graham Age: 38 Argyle, New York

3. Deborah Marciano Age: 56 Glens Falls, New York

INCIDENT SUMMARY: According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested multiple subjects after investigations by the Sheriff's Office determined that the subjects were involved in the sales of narcotics throughout Washington County. Manuel Cruz was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B Felony and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B Felony. Cruz was arraigned in Centralized Arraignment and release on his own recognizance to appear in Argyle Town Court on a later date.

Brittne Graham was charged Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B Felony and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B Felony. Graham was arraigned in Washington County Court and release on her own recognizance.

Deborah Marciano was charged Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B Felony and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B Felony. Marciano was arraigned in Centralized Arraignment and was held to be arraigned in Washington County Court due to previous convictions. A fourth person is to charged with a misdemeanor Criminally using Drug Paraphernalia. Other arrests are likely in this investigation.

Officer (s) Handling: Washington County Sheriff's Office Investigation Unit and the Warren County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit