May 13May 13 The New York State Police in Bath, with the assistance of the Bath Police Department, arrested two Corning residents following a traffic stop in the town of Bath that resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.Police say on May 10, 2026, at approximately 2:51 p.m., a State Trooper observed a 2003 Suzuki traveling on County Route 11 in the town of Bath with an expired inspection. A traffic stop was initiated near I-86.During the investigation, the driver and passenger provided conflicting accounts regarding their destination. The driver, identified as 47 year old Richard C. Eygabroat, of Corning, consented to a search of the vehicle. Troopers subsequently located approximately nine grams of suspected methamphetamine, packaging material, and digital scales containing residue consistent with methamphetamine.As a result of the investigation, Eygabroat was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (B felony), Criminal Use Drug Paraphernalia 2nd (A misdemeanor), and Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection Certificate (Violation)The passenger, 50 year old Julie B. Sweeney, also of Corning, was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (B felony) and Criminal Use Drug Paraphernalia 2nd (A misdemeanor)Both subjects were transported to Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.
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