Three Arrested on Drug, Alcohol Charges

Three men are facing drug, alcohol and other charges following a borough traffic stop.

The stop, by Ptl. James Cavezza on Feb. 2 at 8:25 p.m. at Main Street near Rosedale Ave., resulted in the arrests of 18-year-old Michelle Paterno of Califon N.J. and 18-year-old Matthew Afon of the Bronx, N.Y. He charged them both with possession of drug paraphernalia. Cavezza also charged 19-year-old Ian O’Conner of Westbury, N.Y. with underage possession of alcohol and possession of a fraudulent New Jersey driver’s license allegedly used to purchase alcohol. Cavezza while on patrol in the parking lot of 306 Main St. observed O’Conner exit . Police said O'Conner appeared to be under the age of 21, and a field investigation by Cavezza while on the motor vehicle stop determined that he was 18 year and had a fraudulent license in his possession. The three were transported to headquarters for processing and released pending a mandatory court appearance. Ptl. Paul Papamarkos assisted with the arrest.