Crime & Safety
Man Gave Officer Fake Name, Police Say
A Reading man provided a false name and date of birth in order to conceal the fact that he was driving on a suspended license, according to Lower Saucon Township Police.
Lower Saucon Township Police say a Reading man provided a police officer with a fake name following a traffic stop on Route 378 South.
In a news release, police said Darin Brantley, of the 800 block of N. 10th Street, "provided police with a fictitious name and date of birth to hide the fact that he was driving under suspension."
Police said Brantley was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana, as well as paraphernalia.
Brantley was stopped April 14 at 2:39 a.m., police said.
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