DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star CODY KASCH has been charged with misdemeanour marijuana possession, following his arrest in New York City.

Plainclothes officers arrested 17-year-old Kasch, who plays troubled teen ZACH YOUNG on the hit series, late on Tuesday night (17MAY05) in Manhattan's East Village after they spotted him allegedly smoking marijuana in public, says a police department spokeswoman.

Kasch, who has a Queens address, was charged with fifth-degree drug possession, given a ticket and released. No court date was set.

19/05/2005 02:42