State Police, Rome PD Make Drug Bust – Drugs and Cash Seized

Police in Rome have arrested a Rome man on several charges which resulted in the seizure of guns, drugs and cash on Wednesday. 

Troopers, in conjunction with the local drug task force and Rome Police arrested 41-year-old Iabriel T. Sumter, of Rome, NY, on the following charges:

•Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree (4 ounces or more) – Class A-II Felony

•Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree – Class C Felony

Troopers say the arrest and investigation were a joint law enforcement operation in the City of Rome, which ultimately resulted in a significant quantity of drugs and a loaded handgun being taken off the streets.

Troopers say, on August 6, 2025, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, with assistance from the Special Investigations Unit, Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit, Canine Unit, uniformed members, the Rome Police Department, and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, executed search warrants at a residence on 313 ½ W. Embargo Street and a business on 602 Calvert Street.

The searches resulted in the seizure of more than four ounces of cocaine, over one-half ounce of crack cocaine, a loaded Walther PK380 handgun, more than $2,000 in cash, and various drug packaging materials and scales.

Sumter was transported to the Oneida County Jail pending centralized arraignment.

This case was jointly investigated by the New York State Police and the Rome Police Department.

[AUTHOR'S NOTE:   This post is for informational purposes and is based largely on information received from Rome City Police and the New York State Police. Regardless of any statements or photographs regarding potential evidence presented or accusations alleged, the reader is reminded that all suspects and/or arrested persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. At the time of this posting no additional information is available.]