drug possession
Coverage of drug possession in the Nexus archive.
- Man facing multiple charges after allegedly swinging axe at people over loud music at Percy Priest Lake
A man was arrested and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and drug possession, after allegedly swinging an axe at people over loud music at Percy Priest Lake. Police found a crack pipe on him during his arrest, and he was booked on charges including public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
- Indictment accuses Moreau man of sexual assault charges
A man from Moreau was arrested on a 32-count indictment in Saratoga County Court, accused of aggravated sexual assault, drug and weapon possession, and assault. The charges were filed on Thursday, leading to his arrest.
- Poughkeepsie man found guilty of drug possession
A 49-year-old Poughkeepsie man was found guilty of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after a two-day trial. The conviction was reported by the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office.
- Tanzania: DCEA Arrests 550 in Anti-Drug Crackdown
The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone in Tanzania arrested 550 suspects for drug-related offenses between July 2025 and June 2026. Some convicted offenders received prison sentences of up to 30 years.
- Prosecutor dropping drug case against Olympian skier Bode Miller
Prosecutor Lindsey Blake dismissed misdemeanor drug charges against Olympian skier Bode Miller despite initial probable cause for his arrest on June 6 in Fremont County, Idaho. Miller claimed he was unaware of drugs his companion possessed, and Blake cited new information related to another active case as the reason for dismissal. Another individual was also charged with the same offenses.
- Niskayuna man arrested for drug possession after crashing, abandoning car
A Niskayuna man was arrested for drug possession after a crashed, abandoned car containing narcotics was discovered by Colonie Police. Jason Biittig, 44, faces multiple charges related to the incident.
- Hong Kong police arrest man, 36, over sexual assaults on 4 male victims
Hong Kong police arrested a 36-year-old man for non-consensual sexual assaults on four male victims, including a teenager, between May 2024 and the current month. He is also accused of unlawful recording, drug possession, and gross indecency.
- Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says
A study in England found that drug diversion schemes led by police reduced reoffending rates by a third compared to prosecution for drug possession. The analysis covered 13 police forces and over 62,000 incidents over four years.
- Czech police release Russian bishop after ‘white powder’ found in his car
Czech police released Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion (Grigory Alfeyev) after finding a white substance in his car, with Russia claiming the arrest was a politically motivated 'setup'. The bishop was detained in Karlovy Vary, a Russian-popular spa town, on suspicion of drug possession.