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Traffic stop leads to charges for Ithaca woman, Newark Valley man

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OWEGO, N.Y. (WHCU) – A traffic stop has led to charges for a pair of people in Tioga County.

Authorities in Owego pulled a vehicle over last week on North Avenue for multiple traffic violations. Drugs were allegedly found during the stop. 36-year-old Alina Gleockler, of Ithaca, and 29-year-old Cullen Watson, of Newark Valley, are each charged with felonies of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Both are additionally charged with two misdemeanors of criminally using drug paraphernalia for scales and packaging.

Gleockler is additionally facing four traffic violations. She was arraigned and released to appear in court at a later date. Watson is being held in Tioga County Jail without bail.

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