A man from New York caught with drugs and cash in Sarcoxie

The Sarcoxie Police Department catches a man from NYC with drugs and cash.

It all started around 8 last night in the 2700 Block of High Street. That’s where officers found a New York City man in a car reeking of marijuana. A search was conducted on the vehicle where 57.8 grams of marijuana, 11 85% THC vape cartridges, 229 small baggies commonly used for distribution and $19,445 in US currency were located.

The man told officers that he bought the marijuana for his escape trip from the coronavirus. He  also told police he bought the drugs from a drug dealer, and that he had gone behind a business to smoke.

Charges will be filed for possession and the intent to distribute.