Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in the Town of Mamakating

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 1:52 p.m., members of the New York State Police Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) observed a 2011 Subaru traveling westbound on State Route 17 near Exit 114 in the town of Mamakating. The vehicle was observed committing multiple violations of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Troopers initiated a traffic stop and interviewed the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who was identified as Avery C. Jackson, age 35, of the Bronx, NY. During the course of the investigation, K9 Country from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office conducted an exterior sniff of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert for the presence of narcotics.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the following illegal substances and drug paraphernalia:

               •              Approximately 152.4 grams of fentanyl

               •              Approximately 22.6 grams of cocaine

               •              Approximately 361.5 grams of cannabis

               •              Two boxes of glassine envelopes

               •              Three small spoons

               •              One box of small rubber bands

Jackson was taken into custody and transported to the State Police barracks in Middletown for processing. He was charged with the following offenses:

               •              Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree (Narcotic Drug – 4 oz or more), Class A-II Felony

               •              Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree (Intent to Sell), Class B Felony

               •              Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree (Narcotic Drug), Class B Felony

               •              Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree (Packaging Materials), Class A Misdemeanor

               •              Unlawful Possession of Cannabis (over 3 oz or 24 grams), Violation

               •              Multiple violations of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law

Jackson was arraigned in the Town of Mamakating Court on September 17, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., and was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail without bail. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.