Newburgh Man Arrested for Possession of Drugs and Loaded Gun

Following a traffic stop a Newburgh man was arrested for possession of drugs and a loaded gun, police say.

Police say following a routine traffic stop Shamel T Williams, of Newburgh was allegedly in possession of a loaded Smith & Wesson 40 caliber hand gun and over 16 ounces of weed.

Williams was charged with 2nd-degree criminal possession of a weapon, 2nd-degree criminal possession of marijuana, obstructing governmental administration, and resisting arrest.

Williams was arraigned in City of Newburgh Court and remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash or bond.