On June 28, 2023, State Police arrested Mitchell Q. Soules Jr., age 34, from Little Falls, NY, for the following charges:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree, class “B” felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, class “B” felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th degree, class “C” felony

Soules was arrested following a three-month investigation conducted by the New York State Police Violent Gang & Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) Utica Office.

Mitchell Soules Jr, the current town Justice for the Town of Little Falls, Herkimer County, was arraigned in the Town of German Flatts and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear back in the Town of German Flatts Court on July 18, 2023.