On April 12, 2021 at around 6:00PM, Watervliet police officers conducted an investigation in front of 808 4^th Ave. in the Port Schuyler section of Watervliet. During the investigation, RAYMOND YANNICK, of Rensselaer, New York fled on foot and was detained after a short foot pursuit. During the process, YANNICK allegedly resisted arrest and threw a small bag containing a loaded .45 caliber handgun, drugs and money. The occupant of 808 4^th Ave., JULIE MURLEY, of Watervliet, New York, allegedly attempted to conceal the bag from police officers while they were effecting the arrest of YANNICK.

YANNICK was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd Degree (Class C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd Degree (Class C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd Degree (Class D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5^th Degree (Class D Felony), 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor) and Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor). YANNICK was virtually arraigned on 4/13/2021 and held pending a preliminary hearing.

YANNICK is currently on pre-trial release from Rensselaer City Court for Attempted Murder, Assault and Criminal Possession of a Weapon charges.

MURLEY was charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence (Class E Felony) and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor). She was released on an appearance ticket.