Stony Brook University student arrested for allegedly selling drugs on campus
Police recovered methamphetamines, ketamine and other items used for drug sales in his dorm room on campus.
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A 20-year-old Stony Brook University student was arrested Monday and charged with selling narcotics from his dorm room.
William Turri was taken into custody after Suffolk County Police Department narcotics detectives and SUNY Stony Brook State University Police recovered methamphetamines, ketamine and other items used for drug sales in his dorm room on campus, according to the SCPD.
Turri, a Fairport, NY native, was charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. He is being held overnight at the Sixth Precinct and is expected to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Tuesday.
Stony Brook University provided the following statement after the arrest:
"We are aware of the arrest of a Stony Brook University student following a joint investigation with the Suffolk County Police Department that started after receipt of an anonymous Crimestoppers tip. Stony Brook University maintains strict policies regarding illegal activity and campus safety. As is standard practice, the University works closely with law enforcement partners when necessary. Due to the ongoing legal process, we cannot comment on the specifics of this case."
