Metro-Jeff Drug Task Force news release
WATERTOWN, NY —Â On 10/20/22 members of the Metro-Jeff Drug Task Force being assisted by The Watertown Police Department, their ID Unit, and The United Sates Homeland Security Investigations Division conducted a vehicle stop on Western Blvd. in the City of Watertown.
Stopped was a 2010 Mercedes AMG being operated by Timothy J. Layo at approximately 1:00 PM. The drug task force had obtained search warrants for Layo and his vehicle. We also held a search warrant for his parent’s residence located at 611 Cayuga Ave. Watertown. Both warrants were signed by, honorable Judge Neddo Watertown City Court.
As a result, 10 envelopes of suspected fentanyl were recovered from the vehicle and approximately $1,000.00 in US currency from the residence.
As a result of that investigation a third search warrant was obtained for his residence, located at 1204 Superior St. Apt. H5 Watertown, NY. That search warrant was signed by the Honorable City Court Judge Swartz.
As a result of that search a large quantity of suspected fentanyl was recovered from that residence. At the conclusion of the three search warrants a total of the following items were seized:
– $1900.00 in US currency.
– 7,283 glassine envelopes of suspected fentanyl.
– 2010 Mercedes AMG automobile.
This was the result of a several month investigation where information was developed that Layo was dealing illegal narcotics in the City of Watertown involving both residences listed above.
Arrested as a result of this investigation:
– Timothy J. Layo, 38 YOA for:
– 1 Count of Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3 rd degree.
Layo was arraigned in the CAP court located at the Public Safety Building and released on his own recognizance. As this investigation continues, additional charges are pending.