Four Nabbed With Large Stash Of Cocaine Following Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say

The incident took place on Tuesday, Dec. 29 in Orange County when New Windsor Police Officer Brian Levy and Detective Frank Pierri conducted a traffic stop on Route 9W of a vehicle out of Riverhead, said Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. 

During the traffic stop, it was determined that the occupants did not possess a valid license and during a search of the vehicle, officers uncovered a quantity of felony weight cocaine, Farbent said.

Deputy Michael Muller and K-9 Maverick from the Orange County Sheriffs Office were also called to assist and the indication from the K-9 in the vehicle led to another additional cocaine being located. 

Arrested included Long Island residents Claudio Sierra-Esteban, 32 of Flanders, Rony Bonilla Morale, 28, of Flanders, Gloria Reyes, 24, of Riverhead, and Richardo Cruz, also of Riverhead.

All were charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

In accordance with state bail reform all were issued an appearance ticket and released, Farbent said.

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