On December 6, 2024, two men were arrested by State Police in Albany, New York, after a traffic stop on I-87. Here’s what happened:
The Arrests:
- Joseph D. Adelman (34 years old) from Johnstown, NY, was driving the car, and Thomas J. Jordan (42 years old) from Fultonville, NY, was the passenger.
- The police pulled them over because they broke a driving law.
- When the police talked to Adelman, they realized he was driving while impaired by drugs. That means his ability to drive safely was affected because he was under the influence of drugs.
- During the stop, the police found illegal drugs in the car. They also discovered that Adelman had controlled substances (drugs) that were packed as if they were going to be sold.
- On top of that, the police found several illegal weapons in the car, including a stolen handgun that had been taken from Fulton County earlier that year. The weapons and drugs led to even more charges.
The Charges:
Both Adelman and Jordan were arrested on several serious charges, including:
- Drug possession: Both men had illegal drugs, and some of them were in large amounts, suggesting they might have been selling them.
- Weapons charges: They had guns that were illegal to possess. One of the guns was stolen.
- Stolen property: They were caught with items that didn’t belong to them.
- Impaired driving: Adelman was driving under the influence of drugs, which is dangerous and illegal.
- Other charges: They also had drug paraphernalia (things used to use or sell drugs), like smoking devices with drug residue.
What Happened Next:
- Adelman said he wasn’t feeling well, so he was taken to the hospital for a check-up before being taken to the police station.
- Jordan was taken straight to the police station for booking.
- Both men were then sent to the Albany County Correctional Facility where they would wait for their court hearing.
Why This is Serious:
Both men are facing felony charges, which are very serious crimes. A felony is a crime that can lead to a long time in prison. If they’re convicted, they could be facing many years behind bars because of the drug trafficking, illegal weapons, and stolen property involved.
What the Police Found:
The police found a lot of bad stuff in the car:
- Drugs: There were several types of drugs, including some that were packed like they were meant to be sold.
- Weapons: A stolen handgun and other illegal guns.
- Drug paraphernalia: Things like glass smoking devices that had drug residue, which showed they had been used for drugs.
This was a big bust by the State Police, and it shows how serious the problem of drugs and illegal weapons is in many communities.
