Man Possessed Drugs With Intent To Sell: Orange Police

ORANGE, CT — A West Haven man is accused of possessing a controlled substance with an intent to sell, Orange Police say.

On Oct. 28, officers saw a vehicle driving erratically on Boston Post Road, police said. A motor vehicle stop was performed, police said. There was a strong smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle and a leafy substance was observed in the vehicle, police said.

A search of Erick A. Mead, 23, of West Haven, and his vehicle yielded multiple narcotics and controlled substances, police said. Subsequently, Mead was taken into custody and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of a narcotic with intent to sell and drug paraphernalia. He posted a $20,000 bond.