The incident took place around 6:14 p.m. Friday when the Stony Point Police received a report of an erratic driver in a blue Honda on Grassy Point Road, said Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Hylas.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver, James Rose, 27, fled the scene. The vehicle was later located in the rear of 18 Grassy Point Road, Hylas said.
During a search, Rose was found to be in possession of three hypodermic needles. He was arrested and charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument and six traffic tickets.
He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 20.
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