2 NYC Men Arrested In Albany On Drug, Weapon Charges

ALBANY, NY – Two New York City men face multiple drug charges after being stopped in Albany for a traffic violation. State Police said that around 10:45 p.m. March 15, 2018 troopers stopped a vehicle on I-87 in the City of Albany for a vehicle and traffic violation.

While interviewing the driver, Ernesto Bocio, 34, and his passenger, Vasilios Kalabakas, 37, both from New York City, probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants was established, police said.

The search found both men were in possession of a loaded Smith and Wesson 40 cal. handgun, about 189.4 grams of cocaine, 61 grams of heroin and 12 grams of marijuana.

Both men were taken into custody and were charged with:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree; a Class A Felony
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree; a Class B Felony (with intent to sell) 2-counts
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree; a Class B Felony (Narcotic Drug)
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree; a Class C Felony (loaded firearm)
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th degree; a Class D Felony
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree; a Class A Misdemeanor
• Unlawful Possession of Marihuana; a Violation
• Vehicle and Traffic Violations (Bocio only)

Both men are awaiting arraignment in the City of Albany Court on March 16. No bail amount or return court date available at this time.

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