Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 38 year old Mahopac man, who is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree, a Class "A" Misdemeanor and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, a Violation. The defendant was additionally charged with Speed in Zone and Fail to Signal a Lane Change, both Traffic Infractions.
On March 2, 2019 at approximately 1:18 am, P.O. Battista was on routine patrol when he observed a vehicle that was travelling above the posted speed limit and failed to use a turn signal. A traffic stop was initiated and further investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of a quantity of cocaine and marijuana. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Yorktown Police Department for processing.