CATSKILL — The Catskill Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Water Street on July 9 that led to drug charges against two people.
The driver was identified as Grace Robinson, 41, and the front passenger as Shawntay Wellsey, 39.
A further investigation at the scene led to the discovery of approximately 2.5 grams of crack cocaine and 4 grams of powdered cocaine.
Both individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Catskill Police Department for processing.
Shawntay Wellsey of Catskill was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, a class B felony.
Wellsey also was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 4th degree, a class C felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 5th degree, a class D felony.
Wellsey additionally was charged with tampering with physical evidence, a class E felony.
Wellsey was arraigned and remanded to the Greene County Jail.
Grace Robinson of Gilboa was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Robinson was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Catskill Town Court.
