By: Laura Soukkavong
Colonie, NY – Troopers of the New York State police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 787 at 2:04 am on Feb. 17.
During the stop, troopers investigated felony-weight narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and an illegally possessed bladed weapon inside the vehicle. Kendall M. Bachman, 48, subsequently claimed ownership of the seized items.
Troopers placed Bachman under arrest at the scene and transported him to State Police Latham. During processing, additional narcotics were discovered concealed on her person.
She is charged with the following multiple felonies and misdemeanors:
Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (Class B Felony), Two Criminal Counts
Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th degree (Class C Felony), Criminal
Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony), Four Criminal Counts
Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree (Class D Felony) Criminal
Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor), Criminal
Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor), and Criminally Using
Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
The driver of the vehicle was issued traffic citations and released on her own recognizance.
She is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.