Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Crack Cocaine

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A traffic stop near Goodrich Avenue and York Street landed a man in jail. Utica police arrested 36-year-old Daniel Gomolka after he allegedly went through a red light going about 50 miles an hour. Officials say Gomolka, who is currently on Oneida County Probation, had crack cocaine in the car and was operating the vehicle without a New York State drivers license. His status to drive was suspended.

Gomolka is facing the following charges:

• Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree
• No driver's license
• Aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree
• Passed red traffic light
• Speeding in a posted zone