QUEENSBURY - A Glens Falls couple was arrested on Saturday night for allegedly possessing more than a pound of cocaine, New York State Police said.

Gordon "Denny" Wilhelm, 28, and Catherine Peacock, 30, were stopped in their car while traveling the Northway late Saturday night. Police did a search and found the large quantity of drugs.

Wilhelm, the owner of Global Fitness Gym on Glen Street, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, both felonies.

The Athletic Academy at Global Fitness issued a statement Monday evening expressing its sadness of learning the news.

"Denny has been a valuable part of our programs for the past few years and has been instrumental in helping many throughout community reach a higher level of physical fitness," the statement read. "This situation is more proof that our community is not immune to the drug activity which is plaguing many other communities across our country right now."

Academy officials said preventative education that prohibits drugs, alcohol and tobacco use is "a pillar of our existence," and emphasized the need to be even more vigilant to inspire others to lead that life.

Peacock was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of controlled substance with intent to sell, both felonies, plus criminal possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a hypodermic instrument.

Both were arraigned in the City of Glens Falls Court and sent to Warren County jail on no bail.

State Police were assisted by the Glens Falls Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff's Office's K-9 unit and patrols.