Police Respond to Two Marijuana-Related Incidents

Ian Conway, 21, of Stamford was issued an infraction for possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on White Oak Shade Road on Monday, Nov. 12 at 9:45 p.m.

According to police, officers stopped Conway because the rear license plate wasn’t illuminated. Upon investigation, officers detected the odor of marijuana emenating from the vehicle. The driver admitted he had a pipe and a grinder, both which had marijuana residue on them.

Conway was also issued a verbal warning for defective lights.

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On Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 5:19 p.m., New Canaan Police stopped a vehicle on Oenoke Lane near Seminary Street after it failed to stop at a stop sign.

The officer checked the driver’s license, and subsequently determined it was suspended.  

The officer then asked if there was any contraband in the vehicle, and the driver consented to have his car searched.

Robert J Gennaro, Jr., 21, of New Canaan was found to be in possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a glass jar with a small amount of marijuana in it and a pipe were found.

He was also charged with driving with a suspended license, a misdemeanor, and given a verbal warning for the stop sign violation.