JOHNSON CITY, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Yesterday, April 18th, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a drug bust at 57 Mariam Street in Johnson City.

As investigators entered the residence, the suspect, 34-year-old Carnel McCarden, attempted to flee the residence by diving headfirst through a glass window.

He was armed with two handguns; a stolen Taurus .380 caliber pistol and a loaded Beretta .22 caliber pistol.

McCarden was quickly taken into custody outside of the residence and offered medical treatment for cuts he sustained from the broken glass.

While searching the residence, investigators found 7.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

McCarden was transported to the Johnson City Police Department and charged with the following:

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2^nd Degree-Loaded Firearm
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3^rd Degree-Prior Conviction
• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4^th Degree-Firearms
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd Degree-Intent to Sell
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5^th Degree
• Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2^nd Degree
• Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2^nd Degree

He was arraigned and sent to the Broome County Jail pending further court action.