Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Former Sachem Football Star on Drug Charges

Sachem Alum Davon Lawrence played for Stony Brook University, which has since removed him from the team.

A decorated former Sachem North athlete and Stony Brook football player has been charged with several counts of drug possession, according to a report published Wednesday in Newsday.

Police said Davon Lawrence, 21, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was parked in a business parking lot on Portion Road on Friday afternoon when he was arrested.

Following the arrest, Stony Brook University said it does not condone this type of alleged behavior. "The student has been removed from the team effective immediately; we fully support and are committed to following the judicial process and will respond accordingly," the university told Newsday.

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Patch has placed calls to Sachem North Head Coach Dave Falco for comment.

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