Crime & Safety
Police: Man Had 7 Needles at Southeast Motel
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office provided the following information. It does not indicate a conviction.
A recent reported disturbance at a local establishment led to the arrest of a 37-year-old Eastchester man who had marijuana and hypodermic instruments on him, according to officials said.
Deputy Thomas Lee arrested Adam Serrecchia on a misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Wednesday. Authorities also charged him with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Officials say Lee discovered seven instruments and drugs after he responded at about 1:35 a.m. Sept. 28 to a reported disturbance at Heidi's Inn on Route 22.
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Following the arrest, police held Serrecchia at the Putnam County Correctional Facility where he awaited arraignment. He'll be due in Southeast Justice Court at a later date.
on warrants—one of which was from the Sheriff's Office—last month.
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Editor's note: This story initially included the wrong date. The information has been updated.
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