Crime & Safety

Police: Man Caught Buying Crack on Post Rd.

The following arrest information was provided by the White Plains Police Department, it does not indicate a conviction.

White Plains police reported three drug-related arrests this week, including one they say involved the sale of crack-cocaine.

Police were patrolling the intersection of Post Rd. and S Lexington Ave. on Oct. 26 when they say they noticed a possible drug deal. According to an arrest report, Ronald Saunders, 59, of White Plains, met with another man and handed him money in exchange for a small item.

Saunders then walked into a deli, where police stopped him for questioning. According to police, Saunders admitted he was carrying drugs and police found a small amount of crack-cocaine in his right pants pocket.

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Saunders was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, a misdemeanor. He was held for court.

Police also arrested two Ardsley women who are accused of using cocaine in a city parking garage.

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Police were patrolling the garage at 9 Chester Ave. at about 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 26 when they say two women were snorting cocaine inside a White Acura.

Police say they found a small amount of cocaine in the vehicle and arrested Rachel Wyckoff, 22, and another.

Wyckoff the other were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, a misdemeanor. Both were processed at police headquarters and released.


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