According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, on Friday June 17, 2016, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jason Nassivera, charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree both class B Felonies of the New York State Penal
Law.

The arrest comes as a result of a Grand Jury Indictment alleging Nassivera sold heroin during a lengthy investigation into heroin trafficking in the area.

Nassivera was arraigned in Washington County Court and was committed, held with no bail. Nassivera is currently held in Warren County Jail on charges out of the City of Glens Falls.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted during the investigation by the Glens Falls Police Department, Hudson Falls Police Department, and the New York State Police.