Catskill Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Chase

CATSKILL – On Tuesday October 21 at approximately 12:47 pm, the Greene County Sheriff’s  Office initiated a traffic stop on Main St. in the Village of Catskill. During the traffic stop,  Deputies identified the backseat passenger as 41-year-old Jonathan Alcantara of Catskill. While  being interviewed, Alcantara took off running but was caught by the Deputies following a short  foot pursuit. During the pursuit, Alcantara dropped a baggy containing white pills. Additionally, Alcantara was found to be in possession of Cocaine with an approximate weight in excess of 65  grams.

Alcantara was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree (a class B Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree with  intent to sale (a class B Felony), Tampering with physical evidence (a class E Felony), Obstructing  Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree (a class A Misdemeanor), Criminal Possession of  a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree (a class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (a class A  Misdemeanor), and a Vehicle and Traffic law violation.  

Alcantara was arraigned in the Town of Coxsackie Court and remanded to the Greene County Jail  without bail.  

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Greene County District Attorney’s Office.