Monday, April 16, 2018

Three Face Drug Charges After Methamphetamine Found During Traffic Stop

Three face drug charges after Methamphetamine was found during a traffic stop in New Philadelphia.

According to New Philadelphia Police, on Friday evening around 8:20 pm, Officers Dissinger and Litwhiler conducted a vehicle stop at the intersection of Pine and Kimber streets.

During the course of the stop it was discovered that there were illegal narcotics in the vehicle.

Officers recovered multiple pills along with 12 grams of suspected crystal meth.

The driver, Charles Strouse III of Tamaqua, a 17 year old passenger of Tamaqua, and Michael Harley of Tamaqua face felony charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance as well as other drug related charges.

Harley was locked up on a probation violation and is in Schuylkill County prison.