Plattekill, NY – A high-speed police pursuit in Ulster County allegedly ended with a major drug seizure and multiple felony charges after a Schenectady man attempted to flee authorities Wednesday evening.
According to New York State Police, the incident unfolded around 6:53 p.m. Wednesday when Troop F Community Stabilization Unit members observed a 2026 Nissan Altima traveling northbound on Interstate 87 in the Town of Plattekill while allegedly committing several traffic violations. Troopers attempted to initiate a stop, but the driver allegedly refused to comply, prompting a pursuit that stretched approximately 22 miles and reached speeds of up to 115 miles per hour.
Police said the chase came to an end after officers successfully deployed a tire deflation device, disabling the vehicle. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Shariff A. Frasier of Schenectady, allegedly fled on foot before being apprehended a short time later on Sawkill Road in the Town of Ulster. A 29-year-old female passenger was detained at the scene and later released without charges.
Investigators reported that a K9 unit located a backpack allegedly belonging to Frasier in a nearby wooded area. Authorities said the bag contained approximately one kilogram of cocaine. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered about $3,000 in cash.
Frasier was taken into custody and transported to State Police barracks in Kingston, where he was charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and reckless endangerment. He was later arraigned in Ulster County and remanded to jail without bail, where he remains pending a future court appearance.
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