Cops: ‘Drag racing’ investigation leads to drugs possession arrest

A Bay Shore woman was charged with misdemeanor drugs possession after police investigated a report of drag racing on Breakwater Road in Mattituck Friday night, according to a Southold Town police press release.

A police officer was called to the area about 10:15 p.m. and found a vehicle parked at the end of the road, police said. The officer went to check that the vehicle had the proper town parking stickers and found 20-year-old Jameela Charles inside, according to the release.

After questioning Ms. Charles, the cop found she was “in possession of mushrooms and marijuana,” according to the press report.

Ms. Charles was arrested, charged with misdemeanor drug possession and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, and released on cash bail with a date to return back to Southold Town court, police said.