White Plains Man Charged with Felony Drug Possession

Michael Dondero, 29, was charged with two felony counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after a six-week long investigation lead narcotics cops to his residence. After obtaining a search warrant, police said they seized 34 grams of cocaine from his bedroom at around 11:30 pm then they arrested him.

A small amount of marijuana was also found and Dondero is also to be charged with possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor.

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Westchester County Drug Crime Lawyer

Drug offenses are those crimes which involve controlled substances. Criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of marijuana are among the most common drug crimes in New York.  New York State and Federal law prohibit the possession, manufacturing, cultivation, distribution, sale, and trafficking of illegal drugs or prescription drugs.

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