Five individuals have been arrested following a major drug bust in Cohoes.
On Friday, authorities executed a search warrant at 99 Johnston Ave., uncovering approximately 12 grams of cocaine, 7 grams of fentanyl, 17 grams of pressed Adderall, and 3.1 grams of pressed Oxycodone. Police also seized nearly $4,600 in cash.
The suspects taken into custody include Cohoes residents Keijon A. Williams (28), Nicholas S. Sapienza Sr. (36), Audrianna A. Jones (34), and Joshua Temple (33), along with Heather L. Billingsley (54) of Colonie.
Authorities revealed that Temple is currently wearing an ankle monitor due to an outstanding bench warrant for robbery issued by State Police. He also faces additional charges, including a DWI in Menands and petit larceny in Watervliet.
Jones is facing charges from the North Greenbush Police Department, while Sapienza is wanted in Waterford on a drug-related charge.
Billingsley, who was on parole for grand larceny, was also taken into custody.
Following the arrests, Cohoes Code Enforcement shut down the second-floor apartment.
Police continue to investigate the case.
