Evesham Police erratic driving investigation leads to drug arrest
The following information comes from Evesham Police Lt. Joseph Friel:
On May 14, at approximately 1 p.m., Evesham Police detectives conducting surveillance had a vehicle stopped by a marked Evesham patrol unit after observing the vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Route 70.
The investigation led detectives to believe the vehicle they had stopped contained illegal narcotics.
Westampton Police K-9 team responded to the scene to give assistance.
K-9 Robi alerted officers to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. The vehicle was impounded and a search warrant was sought after by investigators.
On May 20 a search of the vehicle by detectives led to the discovery of Heroin, Oxycodone Pills and Marijuana.
Arrested:
A male, age 23, of Marlton, was charged with third degree possession of Heroin, third degree possession of pharmaceutical pills, and a disorderly persons offense for possession of Marijuana. He was released on his own recognizance.
