Crime & Safety

New City Teen Charged with Pot Possession

The 16-year-old passenger was arrested in Briarcliff Manor.

A New City teen faces an unlawful possession of marijuana violation in Briarcliff Manor following his August 3 arrest.

A Briarcliff Manor police officer on routine patrol reported observing a plastic bag, possibly containing marijuana, on the back seat of a vehicle while it was parked in a Woodside Avenue parking lot, according to the department.

Three youths were in the vehicle, including the 16-year-old New City resident. He was reportedly sitting in the back seat, where the marijuana was spotted.

He was arrested and processed at police headquarters and released to a relative.

The driver and second passenger were not charged.

The teen is due in Village Court on August 14.


Note: Arrests do not indicate convictions.

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