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10/22/2019, 12:00pm

State Police Briefs 10-22-19

By Staff Reports

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Man charged with driving under the influence

Pennsylvania State Police conducted a traffic stop due to vehicle code violations around 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 13 at Hot Point Avenue. 

The arrestee, identified as Charles Sounders, 40, of Shippensburg, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He was also found to be in possession of drugs. 

Sounders was charged for drug possession and for driving under the influence.

Man to be charged for possession of marijuana

Pennsylvania State Police carried out a traffic stop by Britton Road and Sunbeam Court at around midnight on Sept. 27. 

According to police, the passenger, Tyriq Foman, 19, of Philadelphia, was observed to be holding a bag of marijuana. He was arrested for marijuana possession.

Police will file charges.

Man to be charged with possession of marijuana

Pennsylvania State Police responded to a lighting violation in 300 Block North Earl Street at around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 7. 

According to police, during the stop, 19-year-old Tanner Canfield, was found to be in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

According to court documents, Canfield was charged with use of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Woman to be charged with assault

Pennsylvania State Police said officers responded to a physical altercation around 10:00 p.m. on Aug. 28 on South Fayette Street. 

The arrestee, 24-year-old Ruth Rodas-Sejas, struck a victim several times on the head and body with her fist. The victim fled to the hallway as Rodas-Sejas grabbed a knife. Rodas-Sejas then pointed it at the victim and then to her head while saying, “She will catch a case over this.” 

The victim was able to flee from the residence before the arrestee was taken into custody. The arrestee was taken to Cumberland County Prison.

Rodas-Sejas will be charged for assault by physical menace.

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