Former New York Rangers Forward Sean Avery Arrested For Drug Possession in Southampton

Former New York Rangers forward and Southampton resident Sean Avery was arrested for drug possession and criminal mischief after he was seen throwing objects at cars in Southampton Village last week, according to Southampton Village Police.

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, police responded to Prospect Street at about 4:15 p.m. on a complaint that someone was throwing things at moving cars, according to police.

Upon arrival, police saw Avery, 35, actually throwing objects at cars, police said.

When the officer approached Avery to question him, he became “angry and hostile” toward the officer and denied throwing anything, police said.

Police interviewed several other motorists who experienced similar incidents which led to Avery’s arrest on Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to police.

At the time of the arrest, Avery was in possession of acetaminophen and oxycodone, according to police.

He was charged with fourth degree criminal mischief and two counts of seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, police said.

He was processed and released on a $500 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Southampton Village court on Oct. 26.

The investigation is ongoing.

On his Twitter page on Tuesday, Avery posted what looks like a list of prescriptions with the caption: “Pretty disgusting I even have to do this but unfortunately it’s the same old story.”

He also posted a video of what appears to be a police officer possibly yelling at someone with the caption: “Southampton’s finest.....I just happened to drive by and these #Heroes had their machine guns out.“

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