Albany Residents Arrested on Felony Weapons and Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 4, 2026 —

Albany, NY – Two individuals, identified as Albany residents Mark Conklin and Melanie Brown, have been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses related to weapons and drug possession. The arrests occurred following a traffic stop conducted by authorities on Everett Road.

According to information released, officers initiated the stop, and during the subsequent investigation, a search of the vehicle revealed the presence of illicit substances and firearms. The discovered items included methamphetamine and fentanyl, both controlled substances. In addition to the drugs, law enforcement officers also found a loaded rifle and a shotgun inside the vehicle.

Both Conklin and Brown were taken into custody at the scene. The charges filed against them include felony weapons possession and felony drug possession. The specific details regarding the exact quantities of the drugs or the make and model of the firearms were not immediately available.

The investigation leading to the arrests was part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address drug and weapons offenses in the area. The traffic stop on Everett Road is a key event in this operation. Further details about the case, including the judicial proceedings that will follow, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

Information concerning the contractors involved, the permit status for the vehicle or its contents, inspection outcomes, or specific code violations was not provided in the summary. Similarly, any fine amounts or further actions taken subsequent to the arrest were also not detailed in the initial report. The names of the arresting agency or specific officers were not disclosed.

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