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Police: Amenia Teen Stopped For Speeding Had Psychedelic Mushrooms, Dagger

DOVER, N.Y. -- A 19-year-old Amenia resident had psychedelic mushrooms and a dagger on him when he was stopped for speeding in Dover last Thursday, state police said.

Michael J. Azzarito

Michael J. Azzarito

Photo Credit: New York State Police

Michael J. Azzarito, who had been pulled over by state troopers on Old Route 22, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony; and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor, police said.

He was arraigned in Town of Dover Justice Court and sent to Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond, police said.

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