Three individuals arrested stemming from a traffic stop in the town of Brasher Falls

On November 3, 2024, State Police members arrested Darin R. Collins, age 45, of Winthrop, NY, Emily C. Moniere, age 27, of Potsdam, NY, and Kristy Woods, age 38, of Brasher Falls, NY, stemming from  traffic stop at approximately 9:08 p.m., on State Route 11c in the town of Brasher Falls. Troopers observed a red 2009 Chevrolet traveling on State Highway 11C violate a vehicle and traffic law. Troopers initiated a traffic stop, interviewed the driver who was identified as Michael R. Woods, age 49, of North Lawrence, NY, front seat passenger was identified as K. Woods, and back seat passengers were identified as Collins and Moniere, after they provided incorrect names and date of births.  During the traffic stop, Troopers revealed Collins and Moniere have a complete stay away order of protection in place, so they were in violation.  Moniere had an active bench warrant out of Norfolk Town Court, K. Woods and Collings had an active bench warrant out of Massena Town Court. All three were taken into custody.  During a search of the vehicle numerous amounts of narcotic drugs and paraphernalia were located in the vehicle.

M. Woods was issued vehicle and traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Brasher Falls Court for a later date in November.

Collins was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7^th, criminal contempt 2^nd, bail jumping 3^rd, and false personation. He was arraigned in the town of Massena Court, for his active bench warrant, where he was remanded to St. Lawrence County Jail in lieu of $4,000 bash bail.

K. Woods was charged with criminal possession of controlled substance 7th (2 counts) and criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2^nd.  She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Brasher Falls Court for a later date in November. She was arraigned in the town of Massena Court, for an active bench warrant, where she was released on her own recognizance.

Moniere was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7^th (2 counts, criminal possession of a controlled substance 3^rd, criminal possession of narcotic drug 4^th, bail jumping, and false personation.  She was arraigned in the town of Norfolk Court, where she was remanded to St. Lawrence County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.