County Sheriff’s Blotter: Arrests for synthetic drug possession and more

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An individual was arrested on Monday (Jan. 15) after he was found to be in possession of a synthetic drug, according to a report.

The Cortland County Sheriff’s report stated that Damion J. Gublo, 23 of the town of Dryden, had a warrant out of the New York State Police for his arrest.

According to the report, county sheriff’s officers conducted a traffic stop on Pendleton Street in Cortland. Gublo, a passenger in the vehicle, was discovered to be in possession of a synthetic drug.

Gublo was arrested and charged with unlawful sale, possession, and/or use of dangerous substances or synthetic drugs (a Class-A Misdemeanor).

Gublo was processed before being turned over to state police. He is due to appear in Cortland city court on Jan. 29.

Michael P. Ahearn

Ahearn, 37 and listed as homeless, was arrested on Monday (Jan. 15).

The county sheriff’s report stated that Ahearn stole merchandise from the Kinney Drugs store on Route 281 in Cortlandville before fleeing the scene.

According to the report, Ahearn provided false identification to officers. It was also discovered that Ahearn had multiple warrants out of the county sheriff’s office and the city police department. The report noted that Ahearn was in possession of drugs, as well as drug paraphernalia.

Ahearn was charged with petit larceny, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia and false personation.

Ahearn was arraigned and released. He is due to appear in Cortlandville town court on Jan. 29.