A Canandaigua man was charged Wednesday after Ontario County sheriff's deputies said they found cocaine during a traffic stop in the town of Canandaigua.
Deputies said the stop happened at 7:19 p.m. July 9 at 3225 State Route 364 for vehicle and traffic violations.
During a roadside investigation, deputies identified a passenger as Shane E. Smolinski, 48, of Canandaigua. Further investigation found that Smolinski was in possession of cocaine, according to the sheriff's office.
Smolinski was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was released on an appearance ticket and will answer the charge at a later date.
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