Traffic stop turns into drug arrest in Gouverneur

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWTI) – According to State Police, a Gouverneur man was arrested on Friday, September 13, for criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th and issued vehicle and traffic tickets.

Troopers have stated that at approximately 11:26 a.m., they observed a 2015 black Chevrolet Malibu traveling on East Main Street in the village of Gouverneur allegedly violating a vehicle and traffic law. The Trooper initiated a traffic stop and interviewed the driver who was identified as Jordan M. Halladay, age 34. Halladay did not have a valid NYS driver’s license, which led to the vehicle being towed.

During an inventory of the vehicle, the Trooper allegedly located a glass smoking device with drug residue.  According to police, a search of the vehicle was completed resulting in narcotics and drug paraphernalia being located inside of the vehicle.

Halladay was arrested and transported to SP Gouverneur for processing.  He was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Gouverneur Court for a later date in October.

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