Posted on: February 07, 2025 09:10 PM

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State Police arrest Schenectady man for felony drug possession

On January 27, 2025, State Police of the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit, with the assistance of K9 “J”, arrested Stephfon Algarin, 30, of Schenectady, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the second degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the second degree.

On January 27, 2025, at about 4:32 p.m., Troopers stopped a vehicle on East Street in Rensselaer, NY.  Algarin was a passenger in the vehicle and was found to be in possession of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, and approximately $50,000 U.S. Currency.

Algarin was arrested and transported to SP Latham for processing.

From NYSP