Crime & Safety
LI Woman Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Ulster Correctional
Police said she had the drugs on her when she was visiting and was intending to sell them.
WAWARSING, NY — A Long Island woman was arrested after being accused of trying to bring drugs into the Ulster Correctional Facility.
The New York State Police said, around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, troopers were notified by the Ulster Correctional Facility in the town of Wawarsing that there was a female visitor in custody who was trying to bring illegal contraband into the facility.
She was identified as Julie Tate, 35, of Holtsville, Suffolk County.
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Police said she was found to have 29 strips of buprenorphine and about 6.8 grams of synthetic cannabinoids.
Tate was arrested and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and two counts of second-degree promoting prison contraband, misdemeanors.
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She was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Wawarsing Court Feb. 17.
Ulster Correctional Facility is a medium security level facility for men.
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