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.

Blocker was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Degree – A-II Felony

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (Intent to Sell) – Two Counts – B Felony

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree – C Felony

• Tampering with Physical Evidence – E Felony

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree – A Misdemeanor

• Resisting Arrest – A Misdemeanor

• Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree – A Misdemeanor

• Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree – A Misdemeanor

Blocker was arraigned on May 31,2025 in the Town of Claverack Court and remanded to the Columbia County Jail without bail.