Three motorists charged with DUI
Quaydee Blackwell, 28, of Bloomsburg, has been charged by state police with DUI and careless driving on Interstate 180 in Montoursville about 5:20 p.m. on Jan. 23. Police alleged in court records that he was under the influence of a drug or a combination of drugs as well as alcohol.
Blackwell was stopped for traveling on the left berm, police said. “A strong odor of burnt marijuana was coming from his 2010 Acura,” as well as from Blackwell himself, police said, adding that he admitted to smoking marijuana at home (earlier). In court paper, police allege that Blackwell also “imbibed a sufficient amount of of alcohol, rendering him incapable of safely driving. Police said he refused to submit a blood sample. He is free on $5,000 bail.
Loyalsock Township man accused in theft
Joshua Lewis, 20, of 1414 Elwood Road, has been charged with theft, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after he was caught allegedly with a stolen bicycle in the 100 block of Maynard Street about 8:15 p.m. on May 25, city police said.
The bike had been taken from the 100 block of West Church Street, police said. Lewis had a bag of marijuana on him, police added. The identity of the bicycle owner was not listed in court papers. Following his recent arraignment before District Judge Christian Frey, he was jailed in lieu of $5,000 bail.
Five people charged with DUI