Thruway Stop In Rye Leads To Flushing Woman's Arrested On Felony Drug Charges

RYE, NY — A traffic stop on I-95 in Westchester led to more than just moving violations, according to police.

On Thursday members of New York State Police Troop T, State Police New Rochelle and Troop K Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Alejandra Herrera, 36, of Flushing, for felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree and felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree- intent to sell.

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At approximately 10:30 p.m., troopers stopped her 2016 Nissan on the New York State Thruway southbound in the city of Rye. During the investigation, troopers found multiple plastic baggies containing approximately 21.5 grams of suspected cocaine in the car.

The driver and lone occupant, identified as Herrera, was placed under arrest and taken to SP New Rochelle for processing.

In addition to the felony charges, Herrera received citations for vehicle and traffic law violations.

Herrera was arraigned in Rye City Court, released on recognizance, and is due back in Rye City Court on October 20.