Crime & Safety

Police: Man Charged With Driving On Drugs in Flanders

The driver was found with marijuana, police said.

A Queens man got cuffed on Sunday after police said he was caught with pot and driving while ability impaired by drugs.

New York State police arrested Carlos P. Garcia, 50, of Jamaica on Saturday at 3 a.m. after he was stopped for a traffic violation on New York State Route 24 in Flanders.

Police said Garcia was found with marijuana. He was arrested and charged with DWAI, drugs, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.

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Garcia was held for arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court.


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