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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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