Crime & Safety
Man Found With Drugs, Switchblade Knife During Christmas Eve Traffic Stop: Cops
The man was a passenger in a car stopped in Riverside.
A Riverhead man was arrested after he was found with drugs and a switchblade knife during a traffic stop in Riverside on Christmas Eve, according to Southampton Town Police.
Milson R. Velasquez, 38, was a passenger in a car stopped on Pine Street and Riverleigh Avenue when he was found with marijuana and the knife at about 6:35 p.m.
He was arrested for fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful possession of marijuana, according to police.
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Velasquez was arrested, processed at police headquarters, and released on an appearance ticket for a future court date, police said.
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