Madison County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators wrapped up a four-month investigation into drug sales today when they arrested an Earlville man.
Neil T. Shepard, 35, of Earlville, was arrested today on the strength of an indictment handed down by Madison County Grand Jury. The investigation, which included support and assistance from the Hamilton Village Police Department as well as the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, culminated with the execution of a search warrant at Shepard’s residence at 27 S. Main St. in the village. The warrant yielded cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana and approximately $3,500 in cash from drug proceeds.
Shepard has been charged with (2) counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree
(B Felonies) and (2) counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (B
Felonies).
Shepard was arraigned in Madison County Court and remanded to the Madison County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bail bond. He is due back in Madison County Court to answer charges Oct. 4.