New York Anti-Marijuana Lawmaker Found in Possession of Marijuana

ALBANY — Republican Assemblyman Steve Katz has been charged with marijuana possession after a Thursday morning traffic stop on the Thruway. The 59-year-old was initially stopped at 10 a.m. for allegedly driving 80 mph northbound on the toll road close by the town of Coeymans. “After noting the odor of marijuana, a New York State Trooper found Katz in possession of a small bag of marijuana,” a State Police‘s press release states. Katz was released on an appearance ticket, and is scheduled to [...]

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