Suspected Drug Dealer Jumps Through Window To Escape Police Raid
Published: December 18th, 2018
By: Zachary Meseck

Suspected drug dealer jumps through window to escape police raid

NORWICH – Law enforcement executed a no-knock search warrant in the City of Norwich yesterday morning that lead to the seizure of narcotics, a handgun, and over $35,000 cash after a two month long investigation. Court records show one of the individuals charged has previously been convicted of similar crimes in Chenango County.

The investigation was a joint operation between the Norwich PD, Chenango County Sheriff's Office, and state police.

Corey A. Weidman, 34, and Cheyanne D. Moore, 22, both of 93 East Main Street Apartment 1F in Norwich, have been charged with first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of a firearm, after police conducted a search of their apartment.

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Weidman has previously been arrested for possessing an illegal handgun and selling drugs in 2007.

According to Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting, after searching the location police discovered approximately 1.8 kilograms (approximately four pounds) of crystal methamphetamine, 3 ounces of cocaine, 4.5 ounces of marihuana and other drugs including, LSD, MDMA, and Suboxone strips. Police also recovered approximately $35,625 in cash, a loaded handgun, and seized a 2004 Honda Civic.

According to City of Norwich Assistant Police Chief Scott Burlison police entered a Norwich residence at 93 East Main Street, at 5:30 a.m., Monday as part of a search warrant.

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