Ricardo Nestor Llera, 19, of Minerva Street, Derby, is charged with illegal possession of less than four ounces of marijuana, sale of a controlled substance and use of drug paraphernalia.
Police said a car was left unlocked with the headlights on in the municipal lot in Downtown Shelton Nov. 19. The officer went to turn the car lights off when he saw a marijuana grinder, a baggie of marijuana and a scale.
Llera returned, claimed the car was his and was arrested, police said.
His bond was set at $2,500 for an appearance in Derby Superior Court.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.