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NY State Driver Busted In Bergen With THC Dessert Assortment, Infused Soap, Police Say
A New York State driver had an illegal assortment of THC-infused desserts – cookies, muffins, brownies, chocolate bars and lollipops, among them – when Lyndhurst police said they arrested him.
Hovadis Maracallo, 39, Middletown, was behind the wheel of a Honda SUV parked on a dimly lit stretch of Lafayette Avenue when Officer Mark Rivera rolled up around 10 p.m. Saturday, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said.
Seeing the officer, Maracallo drove off, then turned without signaling, Auteri said.
Rivera pulled Maracallo over and immediately smelled marijuana, the lieutenant said.
According to Au…
I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple
An I-84 traffic stop by New York State Police troopers led to the arrests of a couple who were allegedly in possession of drugs, paraphernalia and illegal weapons.
Troopers stopped Wallkill resident Anthony Smieszek, 30, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, on I-84 in Montgomery when he committed a traffic violation.
During the stop, police said that Smieszek was spotted by troopers attempting to hide an unknown object, prompting further investigation. Smieszek and his passenger, Wallkill resident Kristina Keener, also age 30, were ordered to leave the car, at which point, troope…
Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally
The number of vaping-associated illnesses is spreading with 25 cases across New York State, including locally.
Currently, there are are 10 cases in the western part of the state, four in the Capital Region, four in Dutchess County, three in Westchester County, one on Long Island and three in New York City, said Jill Montag, a public information officer with the State Department of Health.
"The vast majority of cases under investigation in New York State involve people who report using THC," said Montag. "However, we are also investigating cases in which people report using both THC and nico…
