Mount Vernon Man Driving Drunk Caught With 87 Grams Of Pot, Police Say

A Westchester County man was arrested by state police after he was found to be drunk and in possession of over 86.7 grams, or just over three ounces, of marijuana during a traffic stop.

McCoy was found to be in possession of over 86.7 grams, or just over three ounces, of marijuana during a traffic stop.
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Christina Coulter

11/08/2020 4:00 p.m.

According to police, 36-year-old Kareem M. McCoy, of Mount Vernon, was pulled over on I-95 in Rye at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 for multiple vehicle and traffic violations.

McCoy was charged with the misdemeanors of driving while intoxicated and fourth-degree possession of marijuana. He was also ticketed for multiple traffic violations.

McCoy was turned over to a sober third party and will return to the Town of Rye court for sentencing later in November.

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