A traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Plattekill, NY, escalates into a major drug and weapons bust as State Police K9 Kell uncovers approximately 149 grams of cocaine and a loaded ghost gun—an untraceable firearm. The incident occurs around 11:40 a.m. when troopers pull over a 2008 Jeep, driven by 25-year-old Jessiah Haynes, who is operating with a suspended license, alongside passenger Ashley Guilder, 31.
Both suspects face serious felony charges, including second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and multiple weapon possession counts. They are detained without bail after their arraignment in Ulster County. The ongoing investigation raises the possibility of additional charges, highlighting the authorities’ commitment to tackling drug trafficking and illegal firearms in the region.
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