New York City pair arrested for possessing approximately 328.6 grams of cocaine subsequent to a traffic stop

PRESS RELEASE

Santo E. Martinez    Carlos C. Nunez

New Paltz, NY– On June 17, 2018, at approximately 2:20 a.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87, in the town of New Paltz for a vehicle and traffic violation. During the interview of the driver probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants was established. The driver of the vehicle, Santo E. Martinez, age 56, of New York City and his passenger Carlos C. Nunez, age 28, of New York City were found to be in possession of approximately 328.6 grams of Cocaine. They were taken into custody, transported, and processed at SP Newburgh and subsequently charged with:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1^st degree; a Class A Felony

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree; a Class B Felony (Narcotic Drug with intent to sell)

• Vehicle and Traffic Violation (Martinez only)

Both Martinez and Nunez were transported and arraigned in the town of Plattekill Court and remanded to the Ulster County Jail with no bail. A return court date of June 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. has been set in the town of New Paltz.