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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Cuba man jailed without bail on cocaine, other charges

*** Press Release ***

On October 26th, 2024, at approximately 11:28AM, following an investigation by the Cuba Police Department Narcotics Unit, Cuba Police arrested Ronald E. Bonk (43) of Cuba, NY. Bonk was arrested after a traffic stop was conducted. The following charges were issued: 

-Failed to stop at a stop sign (Violation)

-Improper license plates (Violation)

-Aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd (Unclassified Misdemeanor)

-Criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd (Misdemeanor)

-Criminal possession of a controlled substance 5th - cocaine (Felony)

-Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd with intent to sell - narcotics  (Felony)

Bonk was processed, and sent to the Allegany County Jail on no bail. Bonk is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. These charges stem from the alleged possession with intent to sell crack-cocaine in the Town and Village of Cuba. The Narcotics Unit was assisted by Cuba Police Department patrol officers. 

The Cuba Police Department would like to take this time to remind residents of the dangers of these narcotics. We ask that if you have any information on these types of illegal activities you contact our narcotics unit at 585-968-1666 or via our confidential tip email at tips@cubapd.org.