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Traffic stop in Poughkeepsie turns into chase and arrest for drugs and stolen gun

State police say they found drugs and a stolen handgun in Shamar Parker’s car.

News 12 Staff

Nov 20, 2025, 12:28 PM

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A traffic stop in Poughkeepsie ended in a short chase and an arrest for drugs and an illegal handgun.

State police say they found drugs and a stolen handgun in Shamar Parker’s car.

The Poughkeepsie man was pulled over Monday on Main Street, but troopers say he took off and sideswiped a car.

Parker was eventually taken into custody.

He is facing drug, weapons and reckless endangerment charges.

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