Crime & Safety
Woman facing charges following investigation into Sylvan Beach overdoses

Sylvan Beach, New York — According to State Police, a woman is arrested after a continued investigation of the overdoses that occurred at Sylvan Beach.
State police say the overdoses occurred on July 20th where 4 adults were found unconscious with apparent evidence of an overdose, while 5 children were inside the residence.
The New York State Police Violent Gang & Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at 2700 Harborview Drive, Lot #26 in Sylvan Beach on July 26. After searching the residence investigators located fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine along with US currency.
Troopers then arrested 24-year-old Autumn R. Schneider from Sylvan Beach for two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree, which is intended to sell and is a class “B” felony.
According to officials, Schneider was transported to the Oneida County Jail for centralized arraignment.