Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of 1.22 Kg Cocaine, 2 Arrests: NYSP

TOWN OF LAGRANGE, NY — A chance traffic stop led to the seizure of a significant stash of cocaine and two felony arrests, according to state troopers.

The New York State Police say that last week, troopers stopped a 2012 Dodge Charger on Route 55, in the Town of LaGrange, when the driver failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign.

After an investigation, the occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of around 1.22 kilograms of cocaine.

Arturo Bonilla, 25, and Taji Parker, 24, both of Poughkeepsie, were charged with felony first degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and felony third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Parker and Bonilla were arraigned in the Town of Stanford Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail. They are scheduled to appear in the Town of LaGrange Court on a future date.