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Posted on: November 11, 2026 08:30 AM

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State Police arrest five following narcotics investigation in Syracuse

On November 5, 2026, New York State Police arrested five individuals following the execution of a search warrant at 140 Hope Avenue in the city of Syracuse.

The search warrant was the culmination of a joint narcotics investigation conducted by the New York State Police Troop D Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET).

Members of Troop D CSU, Troop D VGNET, Troop D Zone 2 Bureau of Ciminal Investigation (BCI), Troop C CSU, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Syracuse office participated in the operation.

As a result of the investigation and execution of the search warrant, five individuals were taken into custody.

A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of:

• Approximately 2 pounds of cocaine

• Approximately 2 pounds of boric acid

• Approximately 12 ounces of crystal methamphetamine

• Approximately 19 grams of heroin

• Approximately 50 grams of oxycodone pills

• Approximately 2 grams of psilocybin mushrooms

• Approximately 2.8 grams of MDMA

• Approximately 6.3 grams of cathinone

• Numerous Suboxone strips

• Multiple glassine envelopes containing heroin

• Amphetamine and diazepam pills

• Narcotics packaging materials and a digital scale

• Additional narcotics adulterants

• Five New York State benefit cards issued to unrelated individuals

• $2,595 in U.S. currency

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were arrested and charged:

Lemetrous Lavender, age 42, of Syracuse, NY:

• One count of the class A-I Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance-1st: Narcotic Drug 8 Ozs or More

• One count of the class A-II felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance-2nd: Methamphetamine more than 2 ounces

• One count of the class B Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance-3rd:1/8 oz Meth-with intent to Sell

• One count of the class B Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance/Narcotic more than half ounce

• Four counts of the class B Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Sub-3rd: Narc Drug with intent to sell

• One count of the class C Felony of Criminal Possession Narcotic Drug-4th Degree: Narcotic Drug more than eighth of an ounce

• Eight counts of the class A Misdemeanor of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance- 7th Degree

• Three counts of the class A Misdemeanor of Criminal Use Drug Paraphernalia-2nd

• One count of the class A Misdemeanor of Obstruct Governmental Administration 2nd - Prevent Official Function

• Five counts of the Public Health Law violation of Possession Controlled Substance in Non-Orig container

Keshaundra Lavender, age 41, of Syracuse, NY:

• One count of the class A-I Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance-1st: Narcotic Drug 8 Ozs or More

• One count of the class A-II felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance-2nd: Methamphetamine more than 2 ounces

• One count of the class B Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance-3rd:1/8 oz Meth-with intent to Sell

• One count of the class B Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance/Narcotic more than half ounce

• Three counts of the class B Felony of Criminal Possession Controlled Sub-3rd: Narc Drug with intent to sell

• Seven counts of the class A Misdemeanor of Criminal Possession Controlled Substance- 7th Degree

• Three counts of the class A Misdemeanor of Criminal Use Drug Paraphernalia-2nd

• Five counts of the Public Health Law violation of Possession Controlled Substance in Non-Orig containers

Savannah Lyons, age 39, of Syracuse, NY: