A Rochester man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attempting to hide a suspected controlled substance during a traffic stop in Penn Yan.
According to Penn Yan Police, 30-year-old Vernell Moore was a passenger in a vehicle stopped on Clinton Street. During the stop, officers say Moore discarded a clear plastic bag into nearby bushes in an attempt to conceal it. The bag was recovered and found to contain what appeared to be a controlled substance.
Moore was arrested and charged with tampering with physical evidence, a Class E felony. He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to Penn Yan Village Court at a later date.
Police say additional charges are pending.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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