Crime & Safety
Police Find Pot, Cash in Wilton Man's Car: Police
The accused is also charged with DUI after Wilton police say the man's car drove over the double line on the road.
WILTON, CT - A traffic stop on Ridgefield Road early Friday morning led to the discovery of marijuana and a significant amount of cash, police said.
Police say they stopped the vehicle driven by Peter Russo, 26, of Belden Hill Road, after he allegedly drove over the double line.
Russo is accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, police said.
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When police searched Russo's vehicle they allegedly found 5 ounces of marijuana packaged for sale, equipment associated with the selling of a controlled substance and $960 in cash, police said in a news release.
Russo is charged with DUI, failure to drive right, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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He posted a $2,500 bond and is due to appear in Superior Court, Norwalk on April 4.
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