PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department made a narcotics possession arrest following a motor vehicle stop on May 24.

Nicholas Holmes, 35, of 19 Battey St. Putnam, was charged with: possession of marijuana, possession of narcotics, possession of a hallucinogenic, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating with a suspended license.

Police stopped Holmes’ vehicle on Providence Street near Church Street for a for a headlight violation.

Probable cause was developed for the search of the vehicle, a black 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. Police seized suspected marijuana, crack/cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia.

Members of the Putnam Police are committed to combating illegal drug activity within the town of Putnam. Anyone with information pertaining to such activity is encouraged to contact the Putnam Police Department Crime Tip hotline at www.putnampolice.com  or 860-963-0000.