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Orange County DA: Monroe man found in possession of cocaine, guns and money

Josias River, 30, is facing criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon charges.

News 12 Staff

May 12, 2023, 12:42 PM

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A Monroe man is accused of narcotics trafficking.

The Orange County district attorney and sheriff say a search warrant was issued at the residence of Josias Rivera. Authorities say the warrant was the culmination of a three-month, multi-agency investigation.

Police say they found cocaine, MDMA, a loaded ghost gun, a shotgun, ammunition, and a large sum of money.

River, 30, is facing criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon charges. He is being held at Orange County Jail.

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