Two charged on Thruway with drug offenses

CLARKSTOWN – Two people were arrested for several drug possession charges after the vehicle in which they were traveling was stopped for speeding on the Thruway in the Town of Clarkstown.

A 2004 Suzuki, being driven by Bridget McCullough, 26, of Albany, was stopped Saturday night traveling northbound.

The vehicle was also occupied by Frank James, 36, of Albany.

Troopers discovered that the registration of the vehicle was suspended. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately two ounces of cocaine and more than 90 tablets of Ecstasy.

Both people were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree and criminal possession controlled substance in the third degree.

James was also charged with criminal possession in the fifth degree and unlawful possession of marijuana in connection with quantities of cocaine and marijuana he possessed on his person.

The street value of the cocaine seized is approximately $2,500 and the street value of the Ecstasy is $2,000.