Crime & Safety
Yorktown Man Faces Drug, Traffic Charges
Police said he was in possession of crack cocaine and marijuana.
YORKTOWN, NY — A 27-year-old Yorktown man faces drug charges from an arrest Friday.
Michael C. Cruz, of Beaver Drive, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor; second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Additionally, he was charged with traffic infractions of obstructed view, having tinted glass and speed not reasonable and prudent.
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Police said Cruz was seen about 5:20 p.m. October 14 operating a motor vehicle while his view was obstructed and he was stopped on Suncrest Avenue.
An investigation found he had crack cocaine and some marijuana, police said.
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Cruz was also said by police to have driving at a speed that was unreasonable due to having tinted glass.
He was arrested and taken to the Yorktown Police Department where he was processed and released on $500 bail.
Cruz is scheduled to return to court November 17.
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