MASSENA, NY — Two men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Oct. 21.
Leon B. Wells, 50, of Gouverneur, and Stephen E. Keleher, 46, of Norwood, were each charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony, and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Members of the New York State Police Troop B-Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team were patrolling in the town of Massena when they initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.
During the stop, Wells and Keleher were interviewed, which resulted in the use of a K9.
Further investigation revealed that Wells and Keleher were in possession of a quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
Both were arrested and transported to the State Police station in Massena for processing.
After being arraigned in the Town of Massena Court, they were released on their own recognizance.
The New York State Police were assisted by the St. Regis Tribal Police Department.
