Riverhead Man Arrested With Cocaine After Riding Bicycle Against Traffic in Riverside, Police Say

A 51-year-old Riverhead man was arrested in Riverside after police stopped him for allegedly riding a bicycle against traffic without lights and discovered he was carrying cocaine, Southampton Town police said.

Jermaine Stevens was arrested Oct. 4 after officers observed him riding on Old Quogue Road near Flanders Road, according to police.

Police said Stevens was traveling against traffic without bicycle lights. During the stop, officers determined that he appeared to be impaired by drugs and allegedly found cocaine in his possession.

Stevens was charged with misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance and several traffic violations.

He was issued a desk appearance ticket.

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