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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