Investigators had previously observed him engaged in alleged illegal cigarette sales in Herkimer and Frankfort for several weeks, according to Commissioner Roth. We will be aggressive in stamping out this type of black market enterprise. At the time of his arrest, investigators seized 40 cartons of untaxed cigarettes from Burton s 1993 Ford, which was also seized. A search warrant subsequently executed at Burton s home turned up 72 cartons of untaxed cigarettes and various records detailing cigarette purchases. Burton is scheduled to answer the charges June 5 in Frankfort Town Court.
All charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.