East Patchogue man sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for drug charges

An East Patchogue man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison on a number of drug charges.

Victor Nicholas, 31, was found with $23,000 worth of narcotics when police search his home last November.

Police say they found large amounts of heroin and cocaine.

They also say they found nearly a dozen cellphones and packaging materials consistent with drug sales.