North Country resident charged with criminally possessing controlled substance, Troopers say

LE RAY- A North Country resident is faced with a drug possession accusation, authorities say.

Patience N. Kersey, 40, of Carthage, NY was arrested Sunday late afternoon by the New York State Police (Watertown). Kersey is officially charged with one misdemeanor count of criminally possessing a controlled substance in the seventh-degree.

According to troopers, the charge was filed in the town of Le Ray.

At press time, police said Kersey was released on an appearance ticket.

There were no further details available to report.

Image via the New York State Police.