LI Man Accused Of Having 4 Pounds Of Pot

MAMARONECK, NY — A traffic stop on the Thruway ended with a Long Island man being arrested and charged with drug possession, police said. Around 3 p.m. Jan. 15, troopers stopped a vehicle on I-95 in the Village of Mamaroneck for a vehicle and traffic violation.

During an interview with the driver — Elvis McPhill Jr., 34, of Valley Stream — probably cause was established to search the vehicle, police said.

After the search, McPhill was found to be in possession of more than 4 pounds of marijuana, police said.

He was taken into custody and processed at the New Rochelle barracks, where he was charged with the following:

• Second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony
• Unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation
• Vehicle and traffic violations

McPhill was arraigned in the Town of Pelham Court and sent to the Westchester County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,500 bond. At this time, there is no information about a return court date.

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Photo caption: Elvis McPhill Jr. Photo credit: NYSP.