Traffic stop on I-87 leads to seizure of cocaine and ghost gun in major felony bust

Plattekill, NY – A routine traffic stop on the New York State Thruway turned into a major drug and weapons bust Monday morning when troopers arrested two Amsterdam residents after discovering cocaine, a “ghost gun,” and other narcotics in their vehicle.

At approximately 11:40 a.m. on August 25, members of the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) observed a 2008 Jeep violating New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law while traveling on Interstate 87 in the Town of Plattekill. During the stop, troopers identified the driver as Jessiah J. Haynes, 25, and the passenger as Ashley L. Guilder, 31.

Troopers determined that Haynes was operating the vehicle on a suspended license. A State Police K9 named Kell

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