Crime & Safety
Bronx Man Accused Of Having Illegal Drugs He Was Going To Sell
Police said he was initially pulled over for a traffic violation.
CLAVERACK, NY — A New York City man was accused of having illegal drugs after a traffic stop in the town of Claverack Tuesday.
The New York State Police said Lydell D. Washington, 44, of Bronx, was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one of which was for intent to sell, and one count of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, all felonies.
Around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, troopers stopped a 2003 Volvo XC70 for a traffic violation on Route 23B.
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An investigation found Washington did not have a license to operate a motor vehicle.
Troopers also said he was in possession of 108 grams of cocaine and about 314 grams of the opioid buprenorphine and naloxone.
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Washington was arraigned in the Town of Claverack Court and sent to the Columbia County Jail without bail.
He is next scheduled to appear in court Nov. 5.
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