East Fishkill, NY – A Michigan man was taken into custody after New York State Police said a routine traffic stop uncovered drugs, a firearm, and fraudulent documents late Tuesday night.
According to New York State Police Troop K, troopers pulled over a Buick sedan at approximately 10:40 p.m. Tuesday while it was traveling northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill for traffic violations. The driver was identified as Jordan K. Gilmore, 34, of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Police said Gilmore consented to a search of the vehicle, which allegedly turned up a stolen, loaded Jimenez Arms pistol, about 22.2 grams of crack cocaine, 34.2 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a fraudulent Florida driver’s license, debit cards under a false name, and a digital scale.
Gilmore was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, third-degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug, fourth-degree criminal possession of methamphetamine, and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He also faces charges of criminal possession of a forged instrument, criminal possession of a firearm, and stolen property possession. In addition, he was charged with misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession and several traffic violations.
Police said Gilmore was arraigned before the Town of East Fishkill Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center.
No injuries were reported during the stop. Authorities have not released further details regarding Gilmore’s next court appearance.
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