500 Envelopes Of Heroin, Crack Seized After Traffic Stop Takes A Turn

PEEKSKILL, NY — A massive drug seizure in Westchester, following a chase, was the result of an early morning traffic stop.

On Monday, at 2:30 a.m., a Peekskill police officer stopped a car on Nelson Avenue. As the vehicle came to a stop, a man exited the vehicle and began running away, according to police.

The officer pursued the man for a short distance before apprehending him on Main Street. The man, identified as Peekskill resident Corey M. Blair, was found to be in possession of around 95 grams of crack cocaine, an estimated 53 grams of heroin/fentanyl, approximately 500 glassine envelopes containing heroin/fentanyl, and over $5,000.00 in cash.

Blair was arraigned before the City of Peekskill court and charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of criminal use of drug paraphernalia and one count of obstructing governmental administration.

He was remanded to the custody of the Westchester County jail pending future court appearances.

This is an ongoing investigation being led by the Peekskill Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Peekskill Police Department Detective Division at 914-737-8000 or send an email to this address. Anonymous tips may also be made here under the crime tips section.