Kathy Welsh
Austin M. Hayes
PATTERSON – Following an investigation, a Patterson man is facing felony drug charges after a Patterson resident contacted police to complain their driveway was being blocked by a vehicle.
Authorities said that on Feb. 18, 2018, Troopers investigated a complaint on Haviland Drive in the Town of Patterson that a vehicle was blocking a driveway.
When Troopers interviewed the vehicle owner Austin M. Hayes, age 24, Troopers observed in plain sight illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to authorities.
An investigation alleges that Hayes was in possession of over four pounds of marijuana, approximately 2.5 grams of concentrated cannabis, and $1,183 in U.S. currency, added officials.
Troopers with drugs seized on Haviland Road. NYSP Photo
He was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th degree with intent to sell, and Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the 2nd degree, both class D felonies, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree, and two counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, all class A misdemeanors.
Hayes was arraigned before the town of Patterson Court and remanded to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 bond.
