On February 19, the Village of Owego Police Department arrested James P. Yost Jr., 31, of Owego, on an Arrest Warrant issued by Village of Owego Court for failure to appear to face the charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.
During arrest processing, Yost was found to be in possession of additional illegal drugs and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.
Yost was issued an appearance ticket for the new charge to return to Village of Owego Court at a later date. He was then brought before CAPS Court for arraignment on the Arrest Warrant and released on his own recognizance.
