Posted on: June 04, 2025 08:50 AM

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Traffic stop leads to seizure of narcotics and arrest in columbia county

On May 30, 2025, at approximately 3:19 p.m., members of the New York State Police Troop K Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) conducted a traffic stop on a 2011 Ford Fiesta traveling northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of Taghkanic for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law .

The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Kareem J. Blocker, 48, of Hudson, NY.

During the interview, Blocker attempted to dispose of a large quantity of narcotics. A probable cause search of the vehicle led to the recovery of approximately 146.4 grams of crack cocaine, 32.9 grams of methamphetamine, 11.5 grams of Alprazolam pills, and digital scales.

From NYSP