Duo Nabbed With Cocaine During I-87 Traffic Stop, State Police Say
A man and woman were busted for allegedly possessing cocaine following a traffic stop on I-87.
Ulster County residents Paige A. Sweeney, 20, and Jerry Igbinazaka, 35, both of Kingston, were arrested around 12:05 a.m., Sunday, March 8, after being stopped on I-87 in Plattekill for a traffic violation, said the New York State Police.
While interviewing the driver, state police said troopers established probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants.
During the search, Sweeney was allegedly found to be in possession of approximately 1.8 grams of cocaine along with drug paraphern…
47-Mile Chase Ends With Dwai Motorist Crashing Into Ditch With Three Kids In Car, Police Say
A 44-year-old man is behind bars following a 47-mile chase that ended when he crashed into a ditch with three children in the car.
The incident took place around 4:52 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, when New York State Police attempted to stop a vehicle on I-87 in the town of Plattekill for a vehicle and traffic violation, said Trooper Tara McCormick.
The driver, later identified as Luis Rosa, 44, of the Bronx, failed to comply and a chase ensued, covering approximately 47 miles, she added.
The vehicle exited the Thruway for a short time at Exit 16 and drove into a ditch while traveling westbound…
