Three Utica Residents Facing Drug Charges

Three Utica residents were arrested after police executed a search warrant at 321 Genesee Street.

While executing the warrant, 32-year old Christopher Wallace allegedly  jumped from a window, but was taken into custody.

Utica Police say they found cocaine and a defaced, loaded handgun.

Wallace, along with 36-year old Alexander Steele and 26-year old Edwina Hatchett, are facing numerous charges including criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon.

The warrant was part of an on going investigation into the sale and distribution of narcotics.