Traffic Stop in Dryden Leads to Arrest of Ithaca Man: Troopers Find Drugs in His Possession

Just after 9 p.m. Sunday night, a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Dryden Road in Dryden after they observed the vehicle make vehicle and traffic infractions.

State Police say while the Trooper interviewed the driver, identified as 22 year old Desmond Carson Carr of Ithaca, they say they observed characteristics associated with impairment. Police had Carr perform a sobriety test, which they say confirmed his impairment.

While being taken into custody, Troopers found illegal drugs in his possession. Carr faces charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, both Misdemeanors.

He was taken to the State Police Barracks in Ithaca for processing and was issued appearance tickets. Carr is due in Dryden Town Court next month.