TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two Troy residents were arrested on Wednesday following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. Kieondre Dickson, 32, and Laquisha Wells, 40, are now facing multiple felony charges.
The incident occurred on January 1 around noon when officers spotted a vehicle on Linden Avenue near Pawling Avenue that had been reported stolen out of Utica. A traffic stop was initiated, leading to the arrest of both Dickson and Wells, who were inside the vehicle.
During the arrest, police discovered Dickson was in possession of a stolen illegal handgun and prepackaged cocaine. Further investigation revealed that Wells had five active warrants out for her arrest.
Both individuals now face the following charges:
Kieondre Dickson
Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (loaded firearm)
Criminal possession of stolen property (vehicle)
Criminal possession of stolen property (firearm)
Criminal possession of a controlled substance (intent to sell)
Criminal possession of a narcotic drug
Laquisha Wells
Criminal possession of stolen property (vehicle)
After processing at the Troy Police Department’s Central Station, Dickson and Wells were arraigned at Troy City Court.
