Albany man facing felony drug charges after crash

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — After Albany County Sheriff’s deputies tried to pull him over on Sunday, Jimmy N. Lindor, 33, allegedly crashed into a bus stop at the corner of Washington Avenue and North Hawk Street. After the crash, Lindor jumped out of his car and ran, police said.

Lindor was found a short time later. When he was arrested, officers allegedly found 13 grams of crack cocaine on him. He also had a head injury, police said, after trying to jump from a parking garage roof.

Charges:

  • Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • Second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia
  • Second-degree obstructing governmental administration
  • Multiple traffic infractions

Lindor was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. Officers released him on an appearance ticket for Albany City Court, where he will answer his charges at a later date.