Police find drugs, including MDMA, cocaine, and LSD, during Long Island traffic stop.

During a routine traffic stop, four individuals were arrested for tossing switch blades and concealing various drugs in their car, as reported by the police.

On Friday, December 22, in Atlantic Beach, as per Nassau County Police, a routine traffic stop unfolded into four arrests as individuals were discovered tossing switch blades and hiding various drugs in their car.

According to Nassau County Police, the incident occurred on Friday, December 22, in Atlantic Beach, resulting in four arrests when individuals were found tossing switch blades and concealing various drugs in their car during a routine traffic stop.

Around 12:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on the quartet's 2018 Jeep Wrangler near the intersection of Park Street and Ithaca Avenue, citing multiple traffic violations as the reason for the stop.

Upon approaching the vehicle, law enforcement officials reportedly observed the driver, 25-year-old Jessica Cruz from Valley Stream, tossing a switchblade. Simultaneously, the front passenger, 29-year-old Johnathan Faneytt, also from Valley Stream, was allegedly attempting to conceal something under his seat.

During a search of the vehicle, police discovered LSD, cocaine, and MDMA inside Jessica Cruz's purse.

Additionally, brass knuckles and more cocaine were found under the front seat, according to police statements.

All four individuals in the car, including back passengers Reggie Kelleher, 19, from Rockville Centre, and Jessica Herrador, 25, from Baldwin, were subsequently taken into custody.

Each individual involved in the incident was charged with two counts, specifically criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh and fifth degrees.

Jessica Cruz faced additional charges, including three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in higher degrees, along with multiple violations of vehicle traffic laws.

In addition to the charges previously mentioned, Johnathan Faneytt faces further legal repercussions, including an additional charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance and a charge of criminal possession of a weapon. The details of these charges emphasize the complexity and severity of the legal consequences arising from the incident during the traffic stop in Atlantic Beach.

All four individuals involved in the incident are scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Hempstead on Friday, December 22. This legal proceeding marks the next step in addressing the charges brought against them, providing an opportunity for the legal system to assess and adjudicate the case. The arraignment will serve as a pivotal moment in determining the course of legal action and potential outcomes for Jessica Cruz, Johnathan Faneytt, Reggie Kelleher, and Jessica Herrador.

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