Andes Man Arrested for Multiple Charges

DELHI — Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the arrest of an Andes man for multiple charges, including assault, criminal mischief, public lewdness and possessing a controlled substance.

On July 29, 2024, Sheriffs Deputies were on patrol in the Village of Delhi and observed what appeared to be an altercation. Upon further investigation, Deputies found that the clerk at the Speedway Gas Station was attempting to ask an intoxicated patron to leave the property after urinating on the building, and while doing so, was assaulted. 

Deputies arrested John E. Coss Jr, age 25, of Andes for one count of Assault in the Third Degree, one count of Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree and one count Public Lewdness.  A pat search of Coss was done by Deputies and he was found to have a quantity of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in his possession. Coss was additionally charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.

Coss was processed and turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment. 

Deputies were assisted on scene by the Village of Delhi Police and SUNY Delhi Police.