Connecticut man arrested for drug possession
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Robert C. Gregory
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On June 13, 2018, at approximately 2:11 a.m., Troopers conducted a vehicle and traffic stop on a 2002 Ford Explorer for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on State Route 55 in the town of Lagrange. While interviewing the operator, Smith, a strong odor of marijuana was detected. An investigation found approximately 208.8 grams of marijuana, and 10.2 grams of crack-cocaine. Further investigation found Smith was in possession of fraudulent bank checks.
Smith was arraigned before the town of Lagrange Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond. Smith is next scheduled to appear before the Court on June 18, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.