A Utica man is facing drug and other charges after leading police on a short foot chase on Varick Street.

36-year old Remus Haden is charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana and obstructing governmental administration.

Utica Police say officers received information about someone selling drugs in front of the bars on Varick Street during the Saranac Thursday after party.

They say Haden was allegedly in possession of cocaine and marijuana.

 

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