NY man gets prison for pot-filled pasta salad

NY man gets prison for pot-filled pasta salad

Posted: Updated:

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An Albany-area man will be dining in state prison after police found him with macaroni salad containing an herb not normally found on kitchen spice racks.

State police pulled over 42-year-old Andrew Northern of Troy for a traffic violation in September. When the trooper approached the car, an odor of marijuana wafted from the vehicle.

Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares says police searched the vehicle and found 500 bags of marijuana hidden in a container of macaroni salad. Northern pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance on Dec. 4 and was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison.

 

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

  • New York State NewsNew York State News

  • Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
    Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
    Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:20:18 GMT
    A moderate earthquake hit eastern Canada on Friday morning.
    A moderate earthquake hit eastern Canada on Friday morning.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:09:46 GMT
    Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to a record $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing because of brisk sales across the states involved in the lottery.
    Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to a record $600 million for Saturday's drawing because of brisk sales across the states involved in the lottery.  The lump-sum cash value of the jackpot is an estimated $376.9 million.
Powered by WorldNow

FOX 13 / WTVT-TV
3213 West Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33609
Main: (813) 876-1313
Newsroom: (813) 870-9630
Fax: (813) 871-3135

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices