Son of Gov. Paterson Arrested On Stolen Credit Card Charge

WPIX NEWSROOM
4:39 PM EST, January 12, 2010
NEW YORK (WPIX) - The teenage son of New York Governor David Paterson was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of a stolen credit card, PIX News has learned.Alex Paterson, 15, placed into police custody at the 20th Precinct in Manhattan. According to sources, Paterson was with a friend on the Upper West side when he was stopped by New York City police officers.When asked to show identification, according to a source, police noticed the debit card in his wallet. Given his age, police inquired how he came into possession of the card."His answer was not satisfatory" according to another source.Alex Paterson was released in the custody of his mother, Michelle Paige Paterson shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday.Stay with WPIX.com for the latest on this developing story.