Police seize drugs, weapons, and cash in Watertown

Two men were arrested in Watertown, New York, after a routine traffic stop revealed a large stash of illegal drugs and weapons. The incident took place on Tuesday when police stopped a car for having an improper turn signal. During the search, officers discovered 6 ounces of cocaine, 2 ounces of methamphetamine, and 1,300 bags of fentanyl. They also seized a loaded handgun, a set of swords, scales, and cash totaling over $7,000. After the driver, Patrick Michael Booth, 44, fled the scene and barricaded himself in a nearby home, police negotiated for his surrender. He was eventually arrested, along with his passenger, Terry Jude Rivers, 45. Booth faces multiple charges, including possession of controlled substances and weapons. Both men are currently held in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility with no bail.