Crime & Safety
Man Charged With Marijuana Possession In Greenport
Police said defendant was parked "suspiciously" on the street in the middle of the night.
A man was arrested in Greenport and charged with unlawful marijuana possession early Tuesday morning.
According to Southold Town police, the Mastic Beach man was arrested at 2:21 a.m. Tuesday at Ludlam Place in Greenport.
Police said while on patrol, officers found him sitting inside his vehicle, which they said was parked "suspiciously" on the street in the middle of the night.
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Upon interviewing the man, police said an odor of marijuana could be smelled coming from inside the vehicle. Upon search of the suspect, two bags of marijuana were located inside of his wallet, police added.
He was arrested and charged with unlawful possesson of marijuana, a violation.
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He was transported to Southold Town police headquarters, processed, and released on an appearance ticket for a later court date.
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