Plymouth man arrested in Rochester with 21 pounds of marijuana in car

Mar 30, 2018

A Plymouth man was arrested on drug charges after being pulled over in Rochester on March 29.

Rochester Police Officer Alex Malo pulled Joseph Sessine, 25, over for a routine traffic violation. It was then discovered that there was an active arrest warrant out for Sessine. During the arrest, officers found approximately $7,000 in cash, 21 pounds of marijuana and hundreds of marijuana edibles and vapor cartridges. In total, the seizures were worth approximately $100,000 in street value.

Sessine has been charged with possession of a Class D substance with intent to distribute, and with possession of a Class C substance, as well as speeding and an outstanding warrant.