Police in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, have arrested a man for possibly snorting and selling methamphetamine.
The Walmart on MacArthur Road was packed Monday night with shoppers of all ages, so it was the last place police expected to arrest a man for possibly using, packaging and selling drugs.
"I would think not. I would think that would be a strange location," said Lt. Michael Marks, Whitehall Township Police Department.
Anthony Happel caught the eye of security, Marks said.
After security officers followed him and entered the bathroom, they said they saw Happel on the floor in the stall. Other workers explained they heard snorting noises coming from the bathroom.
"Store security noticed that he was acting suspicious and at a point he entered the bathroom where they were able to observe some items of drug paraphernalia," Marks said.
When police got to the Walmart, they spotted Happel and another man. They said Happel was sweating and shaking.
After searching him, police said they found a scale and bags of drugs with methamphetamine and heroin. They also found almost $700 in cash.
Police said people using meth is becoming an issue in the area.
"Over the past couple of years we've seen an increase in usage, overdoses and overall arrests," Marks commented. "It's becoming a problem that we need to address."
He said officers are determined to put an end to the problem.
"Public safety is paramount, paramount here for Whitehall police. It's paramount for all police departments in the [Lehigh] valley and the country," said Marks.
Happel was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of heroin and other charges. He was committed to the Lehigh County Prison on $50,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 8.
from 69News:Home http://ift.tt/1AhxhHJ
0 commentaires:
Enregistrer un commentaire