MONTICELLO — On January 30, 2026, at approximately 12:55 a.m., State Troopers from the Wurtsboro Barracks observed a 2019 Toyota traveling southbound on Forestburgh Road in the village of Monticello in violation of multiple New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws.

Troopers initiated a traffic stop and interviewed the driver, identified as Deric D. Young, age 46, of Monticello, NY, and the passenger, Daquann D. Staten, age 24, of Loch Sheldrake, NY.

During the investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted, which resulted in the discovery of the following:

• Approximately 23.7 grams of a white powdery substance identified as fentanyl
• Approximately 27.6 grams of blue pills identified as fentanyl

A search of Staten’s person revealed approximately 10.3 grams of a white powdery substance.

Further investigation determined that Young was impaired by drugs. Both Young and Staten were placed under arrest and transported to the State Police Wurtsboro Barracks for processing without incident.

Daquann D. Staten was charged with:

• Four counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, Intent to Sell, Class B Felony
• Three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, Narcotic Drug, Class B Felony
• Criminal Possession of a Narcotic Drug in the 4th Degree, Class C Felony
• Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree, Scales, Class A Misdemeanor

Staten was arraigned in the Monticello Village Court.

Deric D. Young was charged with:

• Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree, Class E Felony
• Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs, Unclassified Misdemeanor

Young was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court on February 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.