Three people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in the Town of Thompson, according to New York State Police.
Troopers from the Wurtsboro barracks stopped a 2008 Dodge Caliber on Lake Louise Marie Road at approximately 8:39 p.m. Oct. 9 after observing multiple alleged vehicle and traffic violations.
Police identified the driver as Anthony Collettigriffin, 29, of Rock Hill, and the passengers as Paul L. Gonzalez, 27, of Monticello, and Michael Ortiz, 41, of Rock Hill.
During the roadside interview and subsequent investigation, troopers discovered approximately 2.77 grams of cocaine in the vehicle, police said.
Collettigriffin was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony; seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor; driving while impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor; and operating a motor vehicle while registration was suspended, an unclassified misdemeanor.
Gonzalez was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony.
Ortiz was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor.
All three were arrested and taken to State Police in Wurtsboro for processing without incident. They were arraigned in the Town of Mamakating Court.
Gonzalez and Ortiz were ordered held at the Sullivan County Jail without bail. Collettigriffin was released on his own recognizance.
All three are scheduled to return to the Town of Thompson Court at 5 p.m. Oct. 14.





