Crime & Safety
Bronx Man Arrested With Half Pound Of Pot
He had been initially stopped for an equipment violation.
WOODBURY, NY — A Bronx man was arrested in Orange County for marijuana possession. State Police said Edgar Manon, 39, of the Bronx, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony, and vehicle and traffic violations.
Police said they stopped a vehicle driven by Manon around 10:09 p.m. March 11 on I-87 in the Town of Woodbury for an equipment violation.
Troopers said they found probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants.
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They said Manon was in possession of more than a half pound of marijuana.
He was taken into custody and processed at the Newburgh barracks.
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Manon was arraigned in the Town of Woodbury Court and sent to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail or $5,000 bond.
Police said no return court was available at this time.
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