Albany pair arrested for felony cocaine and heroin possession following a traffic stop on the Thruway.

Catskill, NY – On February 13, 2021, at approximately 3:15 a.m., State Police stopped a car on I-87 in the town of Catskill for a vehicle and traffic violation.  While interviewing the driver, probable cause to search the vehicle and the occupants was established.  The driver, Aaron P. Zwanziger, 23, of Albany, NY, was found to be in possession of a glass smoking device containing cocaine. 

The passenger of the vehicle, Austin R. Daniel, 34, of Albany, NY, was found to be in possession of approximately 18 grams of crack cocaine, 3.6 grams of cocaine, 4 decks of heroin, and 141 strips of suboxone.  

Both men were taken into custody, transported, and processed at SP Albany. 

Zwanziger was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th degree; a Class A Misdemeanor and released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Catskill Court on April 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Daniel was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd degree with Intent to Sell; both Class B Felonies and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4^th degree; a Class C Felony.

Daniel was arraigned before the Town of Catskill Court and released on his own recognizance with a court date to be determined at a later time.