Crime & Safety

Man Sold Cocaine In Commack: Police

The man had more than two ounces of cocaine, which he sold in December, police say.

COMMACK, NY — A Jamaica man was arrested after Suffolk police said he sold cocaine to another person in Commack.

Christopher Mejia-Costa, 29, of Jamaica, had more than two ounces of cocaine, police said. He sold the cocaine at 5041 Jericho Turnpike around 4:10 p.m. Dec. 14, police said. He was arrested on July 18 and charged with first-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance: 2 oz narcotics, police said.

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