Troy Police Arrest Davon Cruz in Drug Raid
Police seized a loaded handgun, cocaine and hallucinogenic mushrooms during a search warrant operation on Third Avenue.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Drug Crime
Troy Police arrested 35-year-old Davon Cruz after executing a search warrant at a home on Third Avenue around 5:30 a.m. on October 27. The operation was part of an ongoing drug sale investigation in the area.
Why it matters
The seizure of a loaded handgun alongside felony amounts of cocaine highlights the links between drug sales and weapons in the community. Cruz faces a second-degree criminal possession of a weapon charge as the case moves through Troy City Court.
Cruz was taken into custody at the scene and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, with arraignment at Troy City Court on October 27. The extraction does not report bail terms or a next court date, and it is unclear whether further charges will be filed.
The players
Troy Police Department
The Troy Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving the city of Troy, New York, and it conducted the drug operation through its Special Operations Section.
Davon Cruz
Davon Cruz is the 35-year-old man arrested during the Troy search warrant operation and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
The details
Troy Police Department's Special Operations Section executed the search warrant at a Third Avenue home around 5:30 a.m. on October 27. Officers recovered a loaded handgun, felony amounts of cocaine and hallucinogenic mushrooms from the property before taking Cruz into custody.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Police execute search warrant on Third Avenue around 5:30 a.m. and arrest Davon Cruz.
October 27, 2026: Cruz is arraigned at Troy City Court.
Legal Context
The arrest reflects the Troy Police Department's use of targeted search warrants in neighborhood drug investigations. Charges of weapon possession alongside drug seizures are a common pairing in such cases in Troy City Court.
Residents near Third Avenue may notice increased police activity while the drug sale investigation continues. Anyone with information about drug sales in the area can contact the Troy Police Department.
The takeaway
Search warrant operations like this one often lead to additional charges as investigations expand, so residents should follow case developments through Troy City Court records. Reporting suspected drug activity to police helps these investigations proceed.
Further reading
For more on local enforcement, see Troy Drug Crime coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NEWS10 ABC.
