NORWICH – Mario M. Hentz, 37, of Elmira, was arrested by the Norwich Police Department on June 15 for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a class A misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana; and false personation, a class B misdemeanor.

According to authorities, Hentz was found to be in possession of a plastic bag containing crack cocaine and a rolled cigarette containing marijuana. Hentz also allegedly gave a false name to the investigating officer several times.

The suspect was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility. Norwich Police K9 Nitro aided in the investigation.