Teen Drops Cocaine During Court Oath

A teenager in court on traffic offenses was jailed after a packet of cocaine fell from his pocket when he raised his hand to be sworn in.

“Unbelievable,” said Judge Louis Montesi Jr. Witnesses included the judge, a deputy and a police officer.

Brandon B. Hughes, 18, had faced only a fine Tuesday for driving with a suspended license and violating vehicle registration laws. He could get up to 12 years in prison on drug charges.