Stratford Teen Among Four Charged for Pot in Milford

A 19-year-old Stratford man was among four people arrested Saturday in Milford where police there said they found more than four ounces of marijuana in a local motel.

Israel Martins was charged with possession of marijuana (more than four ounces), conspiracy to possess marijuana (more than four ounces), possession of marijuana with intent to sell and conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to sell.

The alleged incident occurred at the Howard Johnson Hotel at 1052 Boston Post Road in Milford, police said.

Reynaldo Cannales, 19, and a 16- and a 17-year-old juvenile, all from Milford, also were arrested on the same charges as Martins.

The Stratford teen and Cannales were both released on a promise to appear in court on Dec. 17. Juvenile summons were issued for the 16- and 17-year-old youths. 

Arrest information supplied by the Milford Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.