Crime & Safety

Incident at Somers Pond Leads To Charges

Two teens were arrested after an incident at a Somers park, state police said.

(Chris Dehnel | Patch Staff)

SOMERS, CT — Two teens were arrested this week after being caught at a Somers park with booze, pot and a large roll of money, state police said.

On April 30 at 6:29 p.m., state police went to the Somersville Pond parking lot after being alerted to two males drinking in a red pickup truck, according to a report.

Open alcohol containers were in plain view, as was a stash of marijuana. A search of the vehicle uncovered more booze, additional pot — packaged — and "a large amount of monetary funds," according to a report.

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A 17-year-old was charged with posession of marijuana with the intent to sell, possession of a controlled subtance and possession of alcohol by a minor, according to a report. An 18-year-old was given two related conspiracy charges, according to a report.

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