Three Teens Arrested on Drug Charges at Sobriety Checkpoint

A sobriety checkpoint held by the Portsmouth Police Department led to three men being arrested and charged.

Arrested were:

• Daniel Marcoux, 18, pictured left, of Chestnut Hill Road in Rochester, was arrested for felony possession of a controlled drug. Marcoux was released on $2,500 personal recognizance bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Oct. 5.
• Anthony Cardin, 18, pictured center, of Gina Drive in Rochester, was arrested for possession of a controlled drug and transportation of a controlled drug. Cardin was released on $750 personal recognizance bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Oct. 5.
• James Potter, 19, of Brave Boat Harbor Road in Kittery, ME, was arrested for possession of a controlled drug. Potter was released on $500 personal recognizance bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Oct. 5.

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The checkpoint was held on the southbound side of Lafayette Road near the Peverly Hill Road intersection, according to Capt. Frank Warchol.

During the course of the checkpoint – which was held between 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 28, 2015, and 2 a.m. on Aug. 29, – 261 drivers were screened. Along with the three teens listed, a juvenile was also taken into protective custody and released to their parent at the scene.

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Members of the Portsmouth Police Explorer Post also helped out with the checkpoint, according to Warchol.

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