A 36-year-old woman was arrested by New York State Police on Thursday, October 8, 2026 on felony drug charges after being stopped on Interstate 95 in Rye.
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, members of New York State Police Troop T, SP New Rochelle and Troop K Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Alejandra Herrera, 36, of Flushing, N.Y., for felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree and felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree- intent to sell.
Troopers conducted the traffic stop that led to the arrest on the New York State Thruway (I-95) southbound in the city of Rye for a 2016 Nissan sedan in violation of vehicle and traffic laws. During the investigation, troopers located within the vehicle multiple plastic baggies containing approximately 21.5 grams of suspected cocaine.
The operator and sole occupant, identified as Herrera, was placed under arrest and transported to SP New Rochelle for processing. In addition to the felony charges, Herrera received multiple citations for vehicle and traffic law violations.
Herrera was arraigned in Rye City Court, released on recognizance, and is due back in Rye City Court on October 20.
