by Rachel Hunter

SLC Deputy Greg Anderson pictured with about 180 pounds of marihuana seized at a traffic stop along US Highway 11 in the Town of DeKalb on May 13. (photo provided by the SLC Sheriff’s Office)

About 180 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $360,000 was seized by St. Lawrence County Sheriff Deputies on Wednesday, May 11. It was found to be in the possession of Brandy J. Fisher, 26, of Moira, and Damon L. Etienne, 22, of Hogansburg. Deputies charged Fisher and Etienne with Criminal Possession of Marihuana 1st Degree, a class C Felony, following a traffic stop on US Highway 11 in the Town of DeKalb.

Fisher was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, an A Misdemeanor, as she was found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine.

Fisher and Etienne were arraigned by Honorable James Phillips of Morristown Town Court and released on their own recognizance. Fisher and Etienne are to appear in Town of DeKalb Court at a later date. Deputies were assisted by US Border Patrol.

The investigating officer was SLC Deputy Greg Anderson. The SLC Sheriff’s Office reported that Deputy Anderson was named Deputy of the Year in 2019 and “continues to strive to work hard for the people of St. Lawrence County. We are proud of Deputy Anderson and look forward to what his future brings. Great work!”