Man Eats Marijuana, Stuffs it Down His Pants to Hide/Destroy Evidence: PD

Milford police say at 11 a.m. on Jan. 27 the department’s Narcotics and Vice Unit stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation in the area of Bridgeport Avenue and Interstate 95 Exit 34.

Investigation led to the arrest of Brandon Pettway, 33, of Judson Place in Bridgeport, who was driver of the vehicle, police said.

Pettway was found allegedly attempting to eat marijuana when officers approached the vehicle, police said. Further investigation revealed Pettway to be in possession of more marijuana concealed down his pants, police said.

He is charged with possession of less than half ounce of marijuana, destruction of evidence, interfering with police, and failure to obey traffic signal.

Pettway was released on a promise to appear in Superior Court, Milford on Feb. 23.