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Drug Possession — Bethany Brown, 29, of Huntingdon was charged with possession of schedule IV during an April 28 traffic stop in Huntingdon.
Officer Joseph Hedge reported he pulled over a vehicle after observing the car weaving in the roadway. The occupants of the vehicle told Hedge they were weaving because they were “fussing.” After getting consent to search the vehicle, Hedge found a pill bottle containing two pills identified as phentermine. The report did not state whether Brown was the driver or a passenger.
Multiple Drug Charges — James Brown, 50, of Huntingdon was arrested on multiple drug charges during an April 28 traffic stop in Huntingdon.
Officer Joseph Hedge reported he pulled over a vehicle driven by Brown on Buena Vista Road due to prior knowledge Brown’s license was revoked. While trying to get Brown to pull over, Hedge observed Brown throw a white bag out of the window. Hedge detected the odor of marijuana while speaking with Brown, and during a search of the vehicle the officer found two packs of edibles containing marijuana. Approximately 25.7 grams of a substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine was found in the bag believed to have been thrown out by Brown.
Theft — A Yeti cooler valued at $400 was reported as being stolen from the back of a pickup truck parked at Huntingdon High School 0n May 3 sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Felony Evading — Desmond Jamond Stewart, 23, of Milan was charged with felony evading and driving while suspended following a high-speed pursuit on May 4 in Huntingdon.
According to the report by Officer Brad Allen, he received a call about a reckless driver in a silver Chrysler traveling into Huntingdon on Highway 70A and then observed a car fitting that description traveling on the wrong side of the road. Allen attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle did not stop and a high-speed pursuit ensued with Officer Michael Verner joining the pursuit at one point. Allen reported during the pursuit, the suspect (later identified as Stewart) ran multiple stop signs and four-way stops and ran several other vehicles off the road. After being slowed down by traffic, the officers found the vehicle parked at a Green Oaks address and then found Steward hiding in the bed inside the residence. When questioned, Stewart admitted that he was the driver of the vehicle.
Drug Possession — Kristopher David Laman, 45, of Huntingdon was charged with possession of schedule II with intent, simple possession/casual exchange, driving on a revoked license (third offense), violation of insurance law, and speeding during an April 28 traffic stop in Huntingdon.