Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Having 400 Pounds Of Marijuana Edibles
Police there was also marijuana and a large amount of cash.
SCHUYLER, NY — A Columbia County man was accused of illegally having hundreds of pounds of marijuana edibles.
The New York State Police said, around 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, troopers stopped a car on Interstate 90 in the town of Schuyler, Herkimer County, for a vehicle and traffic violation.
After interviewing the driver, police established probable cause to search the vehicle.
Find out what's happening in Mid Hudson Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The driver, Lindsay L. Miranda, 21, of Hudson, was found to have about 400 pounds of various edibles containing THC/marijuana, police said.
An additional 2 pounds of marijuana and about $8,000 in cash were seized during the search, according to authorities.
Find out what's happening in Mid Hudson Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Miranda was taken into custody and processed at the Schuyler barracks where he was charged with second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony.
He was arraigned in the Town of Schuyler Court and released on his own recognizance to reappear at a later date.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
