Monday, March 14, 2011

Crime Scene Middletown: WOMAN ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION AFTER MOTOR VEHICLE STOP

PREPARED BY DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT STEPHEN DOLLINGER


On March 12, 2011 at approximately 1:53 am Patrolman Frank Mazza was on patrol in the area of Port Monmouth Road when he observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign.

Officer Mazza conducted a motor vehicle stop and approached the driver, identified as Stephanie Bryan, age 20, from Hazel Place in Hazlet. At this point Officer Mazza detected a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from inside the car. Further investigation resulted in the recovery of a small baggie of marijuana from the interior of the vehicle.

Bryan was placed under arrest and was transported to police headquarters where she was charged with Possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. She was processed and released on a summons pending a court appearance

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Is it legal to post this before the court date?

MiddletownMike said...

It's a press release for publication from the Middletown police so, yes it is legal.