Crime & Safety
Bronxville Man Arrested on DWI, Pot Possession Charges
State police confiscated 22 grams of marijuana from the driver's vehicle, according to authorities.
A 53-year-old Bronxville man was arrested Tuesday morning on charges of driving while impaired and marijuana possession after state police observed him driving erratically on I-87 and smoking a marijuana cigarette.
According to New York State Police, Anthony Bucaj was allegedly swerving out of the southbound lane at about 11 a.m. when he was spotted by a trooper. The trooper pulled up alongside of Bucaj and could see he was also allegedly smoking a marijuana cigarette.
After pulling over Bucaj, the trooper smelled pot emanating from Bucaj’s green Kia, and upon searching the car he found 22 grams of pot inside.
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Bucaj was charged with driving while ability was impaired by drugs and fifth degree criminal possession of marijuana, both misdemeanors, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
He was released after posting a $300 bond and is scheduled to appear in City of Yonkers Court on Oct. 29.
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