East Quogue Man Tries To Flee Cops: Police

GREENPORT, NY — An East Quogue man was arrested after he tried to flee police officers in Greenport, police said.

According to Southold Town Police, Wayne Brathwaite, 44, was arrested on Oct. 15 at 8:38 p.m. on Center Street and charged with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.

Brathwaite was found to be in possession of marijuana and attempted to flee officers; he was apprehended, transported to police headquarters for processing and released after posting bail, police said.

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