Crime & Safety
Teen Driver Had Marijuana, Police Say
Police say 18-year-old Joshua Pifer had marijuana during a traffic stop.
Upper Macungie Police say a traffic stop Thursday night led them to arrest an 18-year-old for marijuana possession.
According to police, Joshua Pifer, of Trexlertown, was stopped a little after 8 p.m. at Trexlertown and Cetronia roads for an equipment violation.
Police say Pifer showed "signs of impairment," and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Pifer had also allegedly hidden marijuana in one of his pants legs. Charges against him will be filed with District Judge Michael Faulkner.
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