Three Charged After Loaded Gun, Drugs Seized on Route 17

Police have arrested three people following a traffic stop on Route 17 in Sullivan County.

Authorities say a car was pulled over Wednesday in the town of Bloomingburg for a traffic violation.

According to New York State Police, a search of one of the vehicle's occupants turned up a loaded Ruger .380 semi-automatic handgun and a pocket knife.

Troopers also confiscated heroin, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine.

Investigators say 40-year-old Krystal Myers and 37-year-old Joseph Hunsinger, both of Watkins Glen, were arrested. 32-year-old Antonio Lopez of the Bronx also was charged.

All three face felony weapon and drug possession counts. They were arraigned and sent to Sullivan County jail without bail.

Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com

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