A Utica man was arrested following an investigation into the sale of heroin.

47-Year-old Hector L. Torres Ortiz of Bleecker Street was arrested on Monday, October 19, 2015 by the Utica Police department and U.S. Marshal's Service.

He is facing the following charges:

  • criminal possession of a controlled substance (third degree, a felony)
  • criminal sale of a controlled substance (third degree, a felony)
  • criminal possession of a controlled substance (7th degree, a misdemeanor)

He will answer the charges in court at a later date.

 

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