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Algernon D. Martin, 19, and Vashan J. Chiddick, 22, were in a vehicle stopped for allegedly speeding on the Thruway. During the stop, Troopers discovered a loaded .45 caliber hand gun, a small quantity of cocaine, and marijuana. Martin is already on probation for third-degree robbery, police said.
Martin and Vashan were charged with second- degree criminal possession of a weapon, seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana, police said.
Martin was remanded in lieu of $50,000 cash bail and Chiddick was remanded in lieu of $20,000 cash bail. Both men are scheduled back in Court on Dec. 18, police said.
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