Posted on: March 21, 2026 12:00 PM

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Traffic Stop in the town of Dekalb leads to drug arrest

On March 19, 2026, New York State Police arrested Dylan R. Sharpstene, age 30, of Russell, St. Lawrence County, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd degree, and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Vehicle and Traffic Law violations were also issued.

On March 19, 2026, at approximately 10:39 p.m., troopers observed a vehicle traveling on U.S. Highway 11 in the town of DeKalb in violation of a Vehicle and Traffic Law. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on County Route 17 and interviewed the driver, who was identified as Sharpstene. During the investigation, Sharpstene exhibited signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) were administered, which he failed.

An inventory search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

Sharpstene was transported to State Police Canton, where he was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), who determined he was impaired by drugs.

From NYSP