Alleged crack dealer from Rochester arrested in Batavia

A suspected crack dealer from Rochester was taken into custody Monday on Buell Street by members of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force.

Nekia "Nick" Newton, 35, of Duran Street, Rochester, was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine.

He was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd, criminal sale of a controlled substance, 3rd, and aggravated unlicensed operation, 3rd.

Following arraignment in Batavia City Court, Newton was jailed without bail.

Task force members located Newton's car on Buell and as they approached, he reportedly got out of the vehicle and started walking toward a residence.

Newton was reportedly wanted on a pending charge of selling crack cocaine.

Assisting in the arrest were the Batavia PD and Sheriff's deputies.