Crime & Safety

Teens Face Marijuana, Weapons Charges

The girl had the switchblade, police said.

Two 16-year-olds are due in Yorktown town court Oct. 1 to answer charges of marijuana possession, and one of them also faces a second drug charge and a weapons charge.

Police said an officer was investigating suspicious people at Junior Lake Park at 6:20 p.m. Aug. 26. The girl is alleged to have had marijuana, zolpiden and a switchblade in her possession. The boy had marijuana in his possession.

Each was released to a parent after processing.

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