Duo Caught With Cocaine After I-87 Traffic Stop

A man and woman are facing charges after a traffic stop on I-87 led to the discovery of cocaine, police say.

Vikky Alcantar, 37, of Newburgh
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Victor Pacheco, 38, of Napanoch
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

03/06/2019 5:30 a.m.

New York State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87 for a series of vehicle and traffic violations on Saturday, March 2 around 4 p.m. in Woodbury.

During the interview with the driver, identified as 37-year-old Vikky Alcantar of Newburgh, officers established probable cause to conduct a search.

During the search, Alcantar was found to be in possession of about 6 grams of cocaine. An additional 7 grams were found in the vehicle as well.

Police say the vehicle’s passenger was a New York State Parolee and that he initially provided officers with a false name. He was later identified as Victor Pacheco, 38, of Napanoch.

Both suspects were arrested and transported to SP Newburgh. They face the following charges:

Alcantar:

Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony
Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor
Vehicle and traffic violations

Pacheco:

Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony
Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor
Parole violation, a Class E misdemeanor
False personation, a Class B misdemeanor

Alcantar and Pacheco were arraigned before the Town of Cornwall Court. Alcantar was released on her own recognizance. Pacheco was remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or bond. Both suspects are scheduled to return to court on Tuesday, March 5.

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