Four arrested following traffic stop in Glens Falls

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Glens Fall Police announced that four people are facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. Mark McFarlane, of Poughkeepsie, Felicia Benedict-Hillman, of Johnstown, Beverly Singletary, of Gloversville, and Shawnda Seelow, also of Gloversville, were all arrested on Friday.

On July 19 just after 1 p.m., police pulled over a car on Lawrence Street for a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the stop, officers reportedly recovered narcotics inside the car resulting in the arrest of all occupants. The four now face the following charges:

McFarlane, Benedict-Hillman, Singletary and Seelow

• Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance - intent to sell
• Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance - aggregate weight of one-half ounce or more

Additional charges

Benedict-Hillman

• State parole absconder - warrant executed

Singletary

• Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (previous conviction)

All four defendants were held pending their arraignment. Glens Falls Police were assisted during the arrest by New York State Police.