Crime & Safety
Police Again Arrest Man on Cocaine Charges
A White Plains man turned himself in after he didn't show at his court date for numerous drug-related charges earlier in 2012.
A White Plains man allegedly observed selling cocaine in Tarrytown in March 2012 and found with 13 bags of cocaine and some marijuana in his possession was again arrested on a bench warrant on Dec. 21.
Tarrytown Police Lieutenant William Herguth reports that Andre Riley, 28, of Fisher Avenue, White Plains was originally charged on multiple charges including:
- Criminal possession of controlled substance
- Attempted criminal sale of controlled substance
- Loitering
Riley was found and arrested on March 7 on Sheldon Avenue near Meadow Street in his car. He had been sent to Westchester County Jail and released with a court date. A warrant had been out for his arrest since he did not show up at court, Herguth said. The defendent turned him into Tarrytown Police on Dec. 21 at 1:09 p.m. and was issued a new court date.
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