Attorney General Charges Man in $60,000 Cocaine Case
A K-9 search of a Subaru Outback in Ramapo led to the seizure of about 2 kilograms of cocaine and adulterant.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Drug Crime
The New York Attorney General's office charged David A. Herring III, 49, of Newburgh with cocaine possession after New York State Police seized roughly 2 kilograms of cocaine and adulterant from a Subaru Outback in Ramapo. The drugs are valued at approximately $60,000.
Why it matters
The case followed an investigation into suspected cocaine distribution across Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, which ran from March through October 2025. It shows how a vehicle search can connect to a broader regional drug-trafficking inquiry.
Herring was arraigned before Rockland County Court Judge Kevin Russo on first- and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. The source does not state bail or a next court date.
The players
New York State Attorney General's Office
The state's chief law enforcement office, which prosecutes statewide criminal matters and announced the charges against Herring.
New York State Police
The state's primary statewide law enforcement agency, which conducted the vehicle search and seized the cocaine in Ramapo.
The details
Investigators found the cocaine and adulterant in a concealed compartment of the Subaru during a search on October 30, 2025, in which a K-9 unit was used. The search followed months of investigation into suspected cocaine distribution in the three counties.
Timeline
March 2025: Investigation into suspected cocaine distribution begins.
October 30, 2025: K-9 search of the Subaru Outback in Ramapo finds cocaine.
October 2025: The investigation concludes.
November 6, 2026: Attorney General's office announces charges against Herring.
Legal Context
The charges against Herring fall under New York's tiered criminal possession statutes, which grade offenses by drug quantity and intent to distribute. Multi-kilogram seizures like this one are typically prosecuted at the higher felony tier.
The case shows how state investigations into drug distribution can span several counties, which may matter to residents of Westchester, Rockland and Orange. Drivers in the region should understand that K-9 units and vehicle searches are part of routine state enforcement.
The takeaway
Multi-county drug investigations often rely on sustained surveillance and vehicle searches before charges are filed. Charges announced by the state attorney general's office are allegations that will be tested in court.
Further reading
For more on similar cases, see Drug Crime coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fingerlakes1.
