1 Pound Of Pot Found During Traffic Stop: NYSP

WOODBURY, NY — State police arrested a Wappingers Falls woman after a traffic violation and accused her of having more than a pound of marijuana. Troopers stopped a vehicle being driven by Lindsey A. Abrams, 29, of Wappingers Falls, around 2:15 a.m. Feb 19 on I-87 in the Town of Woodbury.

During an interview, troopers determined there was probable cause to search her car.

As a result of the search, Abrams was found to have about 17.25 ounces of marijuana, police said

She was taken to the Newburgh barracks where she was charged with the following:

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

Abrams was arraigned in the Town of Woodbury Court.

No bail information or return court date were available at this time.

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Photo caption: Lindsey A. Abrams. Photo credit: NYSP.