Search Warrant in Constableville leads to seizure of illegal substances & more...

On May 14, 2026, members of the New York State Police Lowville and the Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), along with members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a residence on West Street in the village of Constableville.

During the execution of the search warrant, investigators seized approximately 52 grams of methamphetamine, 9 grams of cocaine, 11 firearms, including a privately manufactured “ghost gun” pistol, an AR style weapon, and multiple high-capacity magazines.

As a result of the investigation, Jennifer Orona, age 43, of Constableville, was charged with the following:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree –Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell (Class B Felony)

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree – Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell (Class B Felony)

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree – Narcotic Drug (Class C Felony)

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree – Methamphetamine (Class C Felony)

• Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon 3rd Degree – Assault Weapon (Class D Felony)

• Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon 3rd Degree – High Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device (Class D Felony)

• Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony)

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree – Possession of a Ghost Gun (Class A Misdemeanor)

Orona was arraigned at Town of New Bremen Court and released on $100 bail.