Sparta Police
| 29 Sep 2011 | 09:01
June 25 Sgt. Neil Spidaletto was on routine patrol on West Shore Trail at 7:55 a.m. when he observed a white Mercury Cougar with a non-functioning brake light. The driver, Jude Williams, 37, of the Bronx, N.Y., was subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (less than 50 grams marijuana). Williams was transported to Sparta police headquarters for processing. He was additionally charged with receiving stolen property (the Pennsylvania license plate displayed on the vehicle), possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, displaying fictitious plates, unlicensed driver and failure to maintain lamps. He was released pending required court appearances.