MIDDLETOWN – A Newburgh man was arrested Wednesday night in Middletown after a traffic stop by State Police for traffic violations. The traffic stop resulted in DWI and drug charges against 41-year-old Ulee Johnson.
On May 26, 2021, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Troopers on patrol on East Main Street in Middletown say they observed a 2004 red Infinity Q56 in violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
The Troopers initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle operated by Johnson. While speaking to Johnson they observed an open bottle of alcohol and plastic cups containing alcohol. Further investigation determined that Johnson was impaired by alcohol and he was subsequently arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI).
A search of the vehicle yielded 5.7 grams of cocaine. Johnson was additionally charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was also charged with a probation violation.
Johnson was processed without incident and transported to Orange County Jail pending a virtual arraignment in front of Montgomery Town Justice Gorss.
