County Drug Task Force seizes 1,000s of dollars in cocaine, ‘molly’ and more

The Cortland County Drug Task Force seized thousands of dollars in cocaine, synthetic cathinone and more, according to a report.

The county report stated that on Thursday, drug task force officers executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on Charles Street in Cortland.

According to the report, the county drug task force found cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, a synthetic cathinone (also known as molly), packaging materials, scales and an undisclosed amount of money.

The report noted that the street value of the drugs seized is approximately $4,200.

The county drug task force made two arrests during the early-morning hours of Thursday. Elijah P. Sharp, 56 of Cortland, was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of third-degree of criminal possession of a weapon (both Class-D Felonies); and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia and unlawful sale, possession, and/or use of dangerous substances or synthetic drugs (all Class-A Misdemeanors).

William R. Hart Jr., 50 of Cortland, was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance (a Class-B Felony).

Sharp and Hart were awaiting arraignment at the time of the county report released. The investigation is ongoing.