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Drug Possession in Punxsutawney Borough
Around 11:17 p.m. on November 26, Punxsutawney-based State Police initiated a traffic stop on a black 2015 Dodge SUV on Ridge Avenue near Elk Run Avenue in Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County, for a lighting and registration violation.
While engaging the driver, identified as a 38-year-old Punxsutawney man, police say they detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle then yielded a small amount of suspected raw marijuana, suspected THC wax, and suspected Psilocybin mushrooms.
The investigation is ongoing.
The name of the driver was not released.
DUI in Punxsutawney Borough
Around 7:50 p.m. on November 28, Punxsutawney-based State Police initiated a traffic stop on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu on North Jefferson Street near Torrence Street in Punxsutawney Borough.
According to police, the driver, identified as 24-year-old Brandon Lydic, of Cherry Tree, was subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The investigation is ongoing.