Posted on: October 23, 2026 07:00 AM

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State Police in Livingston arrest Vermont resident following Claverack crash

On October 20, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m., New York State Police in Livingston were dispatched by Columbia County 911 to a one-vehicle property damage crash involving a vehicle that struck a utility pole on State Route 9H, just south of State Route 66, in the town of Claverack.

 

Upon arrival, troopers identified the operator of the 2023 Ford as Michael M. Wilson, 33, of Enosburg Falls, Vermont. A 54-year-old female passenger was also in the vehicle.

 

During the investigation, troopers observed a glass smoking pipe containing cocaine residue in plain view while interviewing Wilson. Further investigation revealed that Wilson was in possession of multiple rounds of ammunition, numerous pills, and approximately 34.4 grams of cocaine.

 

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded Taurus Brazil Tracker handgun belonging to Wilson, along with a magazine.

 

The female passenger was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Wilson was arrested and charged with the following:

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (Narcotic), a class B felony

Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Loaded Firearm), a class C felony

Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Ammunition Feeding Device), a class D felony

Six counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

From NYSP