POUGHKEEPSIE — Three men were arrested July 30 after New York State Police found approximately 40.6 grams of crack cocaine during a traffic stop.
Members of the State Police Troop K Community Stabilization Unit stopped a 2021 Jeep near Main Street at approximately 1:18 p.m. for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.
The driver was identified as Julio C. Tejada, 41, of Manhattan.
Two passengers were also in the vehicle: Cedric Thomas, 59, of Manhattan, and Robert Ravetti, 39, of Poughkeepsie.
A probable cause search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the crack cocaine, which was packaged in a manner consistent with distribution, police said.
All three men were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, a class B felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree with intent to sell, also a class B felony.
Tejada and Thomas were remanded to Dutchess County Jail.
Ravetti was released on his own recognizance.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5 at 9 a.m.
