Traffic stop leads to weapon, drug charge in Cortland

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CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – A traffic stop leads to an arrest for a Cortland man.

On January 15, Nathan Craig was pulled over on Port Watson Street around 8 p.m. for an obstructed license plate.

Authorities say the 37-year-old was driving without a license, had an illegal weapon, and “multiple controlled substances” in the car. He is charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon and misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Craig was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Cortland City Court on February 18.

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