NORWOOD — State Police arrested Jonathan A. French, 44, of Norwood, for driving while intoxicated, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and tampering with physical evidence on June 2.
At approximately 1:27 a.m., troopers observed a gray 2008 Toyota Tundra traveling on State Route 56.
A search of the vehicle’s registration revealed it had been suspended.
Troopers initiated a traffic stop on Ridge Street in the village of Norwood.
During the interview with French, the driver, troopers noticed signs of impairment.
They administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which French failed.
While interacting with French, a plastic bag fell from him, and he attempted to cover it with his foot and press it into the ground.
Troopers retrieved the bag and later tested the substance inside, which was determined to be cocaine.
French was arrested and transported to the SP Massena for processing.
French provided a positive breath sample of .10% BAC.
He was subsequently released on appearance tickets, which are returnable to the Town of Potsdam Court for a later date in June.
