Kinnelon Teens Allegedly Found Smoking Marijuana in Car

A group of teens were brought to the police station Monday evening after police said they were allegedly smoking marijuana in a vehicle parked at the water tower near Denise Drive.

The driver of the vehicle, Orrin Main, 18, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after police said he allegedly claimed ownership to the marijuana and smoking pipe in the vehicle. Steven T. Tegrar and Daniel C. DeGroot, both 18, were also brought to the police station, along with two 17-year-old males, for allegedly being under the influence of marijuana.

Police said they received a report of two suspicious vehicles on the road around 8:58 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, Ptl. Nicholas Cifelli said he noticed one empty vehicle and another vehicle driving towards him. Ptl. Cifelli stopped the vehicle and was met with Main.

Police said Ptl. Cifelli allegedly smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana and that upon questioning, Main allegedly admitted that the group had been smoking marijuana and that marijuana and smoking devices were in the vehicle.

Police retrieved the items and transported the males to the police station.

Main, DeGroot and Tegrar were issued tickets to appear in court at a later date and the two juvenile males were released to guardians.

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