Executive Summary
- Antwan Terry, 38, was arrested in Lyons after a raid revealed drugs and weapons.
- Deputies seized over an ounce of crack cocaine and three handguns, two of which had defaced serial numbers.
- Terry faces multiple felonies, including criminal possession of a weapon and intent to sell narcotics.
- The operation was a joint effort involving the Wayne County Sheriff, NYS Police, and regional agencies.
LYONS, N.Y. — A coordinated law enforcement operation in Wayne County resulted in the arrest of a local resident and the seizure of narcotics and illegal firearms on Sunday, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies arrested Antwan Terry, 38, after executing search warrants at residences on Church Street and Water Street. Investigators focused on these locations following tips alleging that the Church Street property served as a supply hub for illegal drugs.
During the search of Terry’s home at 101 Water Street, deputies reportedly recovered more than an ounce of crack cocaine and three handguns. According to the police report, one of the firearms had been reported stolen, and two possessed defaced serial numbers, complicating immediate tracing efforts.
Prosecutors have charged Terry with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree with intent to sell and criminal possession of stolen property. Additional charges include three counts of criminal possession of a weapon with a prior conviction, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree for the defaced firearms, and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
Authorities transported Terry to the Wayne County Jail for arraignment. He remains held in custody pending a scheduled appearance in Lyons Town Court. The operation involved assistance from the New York State Police, Geneva Police Department, and Sheriff’s Offices from Monroe, Ontario, and Seneca counties.
Investigative Outlook
This arrest underscores a regional strategy to dismantle local distribution points that allegedly introduce both narcotics and untraceable firearms into the community. The recovery of weapons with defaced serial numbers presents specific challenges for forensic investigators attempting to trace the history of the arms. As the case proceeds to the Lyons Town Court, the prosecution will likely focus on the nexus between the narcotics distribution and the illegal weaponry. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
