Two Arrested in Saratoga County Drug Investigation

Suspects face charges for drug possession, weapon possession, and endangering a child

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:20am

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The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a home in Milton, New York, following a lengthy investigation into the sale and possession of illegal drugs. Two people, Cassaundra M. Ocasio and Korey J. West, were arrested and charged with multiple counts related to drug possession, weapon possession, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on the sale and distribution of illegal drugs in Saratoga County, which has seen an increase in drug-related crimes in recent years. The charges against the suspects also raise concerns about the presence of weapons and the potential endangerment of minors in these types of drug investigations.

The details

According to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, the search warrant was executed at a home on Greenfield Avenue in Milton. Ocasio, 33, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child, in addition to weapon charges. West, 27, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon after police found him in possession of a switchblade knife and two machetes, despite being a convicted felon.

  • The search warrant was executed on March 17, 2026.
  • Ocasio and West were arraigned in Milton Town Court following their arrests.

The players

Cassaundra M. Ocasio

A 33-year-old woman charged with drug possession, weapon possession, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Korey J. West

A 27-year-old man charged with weapon possession as a convicted felon, who was also wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Services.

Saratoga County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrests.

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What’s next

Both Ocasio and West are scheduled to appear in court for further proceedings related to the charges against them.

The takeaway

This investigation underscores the continued challenges law enforcement faces in addressing the sale and use of illegal drugs, as well as the potential for these crimes to involve other dangerous elements like weapons and the endangerment of minors.