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I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple
An I-84 traffic stop by New York State Police troopers led to the arrests of a couple who were allegedly in possession of drugs, paraphernalia and illegal weapons.
Troopers stopped Wallkill resident Anthony Smieszek, 30, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, on I-84 in Montgomery when he committed a traffic violation.
During the stop, police said that Smieszek was spotted by troopers attempting to hide an unknown object, prompting further investigation. Smieszek and his passenger, Wallkill resident Kristina Keener, also age 30, were ordered to leave the car, at which point, troope…
Duo, Including Westchester Man, Caught With 30 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop, Police Say
Two men, one from Westchester County, were arrested and face multiple charges after police allegedly discovered approximately 30 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Orange County.
Marlon D. Moore, 38, of the Bronx, was driving with passenger Carey R. Nelson, 39, of Mount Vernon when State Police conducted a traffic stop on I-87 in the town of Woodbury around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19.
During the interview with Moore, police established probable cause to conduct a search. Police then discovered approximately 30 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle and took both men into custody.
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Man Shot During Westchester Burglary, Police Say
An alleged burglar was shot in the hand while attempting to rob a basement apartment in New Rochelle on Monday morning, police said.
The New Rochelle Police Department received a report shortly after 12:45 a.m. on Monday, July 2, of a robbery at a Main Street apartment, and that one of the suspects involved had suffered a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the 21-year-old tenant, along with three others, including one of the suspects, Darius Rogers, who was bleeding from his hand stemming from the gunshot wound.
Police said that the investigation into the incident det…
Man Caught With Assault Weapons, Drugs, Cash In Poughkeepsie Bust
A 49-year-old man was busted with assault weapons, drugs, and cash after police received complaints of drug dealing in the area.
Emory S. Nesbitt of Poughkeepsie was taken into custody around 4 p.m. Wednesday following a raid by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the task force.
Tasciotti said the task force received the warrant based on complaints and information regarding drug sales taking place at that location.
During the search of the residence several rifles, assault weapons, a handgun, approximately 4 ounces of cocaine, as …
Pair Caught With 10 Pounds Of Pot, Cash When Car Runs Out Of Gas On I-87
Two men were busted by New York State Police troopers with 10 pounds of marijuana and more than $3,500 in cash after running out of gas on I-87 in the Hudson Valley.
Troopers stopped to assist New Haven, Conn. residents Rojay Kidd, 24 and Jason Blair, 27, shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon, after spotting them on the side of the interstate in Clarkstown.
While attempting to offer an assist, police said that the driver, Kidd gave troopers probable cause to search the vehicle because he didn’t have a proper driver’s license. During the subsequent search, troopers recovered 10 pounds …
