2 Upstate Men Arrested For Drug Possession In Woodbury

WOODBURY, NY — Two upstate men were arrested for drug possession after being stopped for a traffic violation on I-87. State Police said Joshua R. Gifford, 42, of Gloversville, Fulton County, was driving on the interstate around 4:40 p.m. Feb. 1 when he was pulled over.

Troopers found probably cause to search both him and his passenger, Thomas Chandler, 36, also of Gloversville.

Police said they found a small bag containing cocaine residue in the vehicle.

Both men were taken into custody and processed at the Newburgh barracks.

Police said Chandler had about 4 grams of crack cocaine and 31 grams of powdered cocaine on his person.

Chandler was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, with intent to sell; third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, narcotic drug; fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, all felonies, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

Gifford was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and vehicle and traffic violations.

Both men were arraigned in the Town of Woodbury Court. No bail information or return court date were available.

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