Posted on: May 07, 2025 01:55 PM

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State Police arrest Albany man on drug possession charges after thruway pursuit

On May 4, 2025, at approximately 3:21 a.m., Troopers from State Police Coxsackie observed a 2016 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound on Interstate 87, the New York State Thruway, in the town of Athens in violation of multiple New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws.

Troopers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and interviewed the driver and sole occupant, identified as Charles B. McCormick, age 31, of Albany, NY. During the investigation, Troopers determined that McCormick was impaired.

Multiple attempts were made to detain McCormick, who physically resisted arrest and managed to flee the scene in the vehicle at a high rate of speed. McCormick traveled northbound on I-87, reaching speeds more than 120 MPH. A tire deflation device was deployed, which ultimately disabled the vehicle. The pursuit concluded safely on the eastern shoulder of the highway following a coordinated effort by responding units.

McCormick was taken into custody without further incident. A search of the vehicle and surrounding area resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected illegal narcotics, including over one gram of crack/cocaine, over 140 grams of cocaine, and more than 15 grams of fentanyl. The suspect was transported to State Police Catskill for processing.

From NYSP