I only have two pet hates. Stupid people and graffitti. This story really makes you wonder about some people in the world.
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Traffic stop leads to big drug bust
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Two Reading men who police said were caught driving through Millersville with 33 bags of cocaine, 34 tablets of ecstasy, a small bag of marijuana, a six-pack of beer, a loaded handgun and two open bottles of alcohol were ordered last week to stand trial.
The driver, Antoine Lamar Shirley, 22, of 922 Old Wyomissing Road, initially was charged with one count each of possession of a firearm without a license, possession of a small amount of marijuana, making an illegal U-turn, driving the wrong way down a one-way street, driving with a suspended license and two counts of possession with intent to deliver. He later was charged with one count each of receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy.
His passenger, Tridariaus Simmons, 20, of 632 N. 13th St., was charged with selling a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of a small amount of marijuana, underage drinking and two counts of possession with intent to deliver.
Millersville University police Chief Wayne Silcox testified Monday he was on patrol in an unmarked car with Sgt. Joyce Rutecki just after midnight Oct. 24 when he noticed a maroon Dodge make a U-turn and almost hit another car at Brooks Drive and Lyte Road, near Gilbert Hall on the MU campus.
Under questioning by Assistant District Attorney Chad Foster, Silcox said he had been working since 7 a.m. the previous day because it was the university's homecoming weekend.
After the U-turn, the car went the wrong way on North Prince Street against one-way traffic, Silcox said. That's when he and Rutecki attempted to stop the vehicle.
The car didn't immediately stop, according to a criminal complaint filed by Rutecki, but entered the parking lot of a local restaurant, bouncing over a curb before coming to a halt. Silcox said the car then "took off" when he got out of his vehicle.
"It finally stopped in the first block of South Prince Street," he said. "I saw an open bottle of Corona in the front seat between the two people, and I noticed an odor of alcohol."
Silcox said he called for backup, then asked the driver to get out of the car so he could perform a sobriety test.
"He said the vehicle belonged to his Aunt Shirley," Silcox said. "I found that rather odd, because you wouldn't think someone would be named Shirley Shirley."
Shirley said he didn't have his license with him and didn't have the vehicle's registration either, Silcox said.
"I asked if I could look in the glove box because sometimes people keep their registration information in there," Silcox said. "There was no hesitation. He said, 'Go ahead.'"
University police Officer Jonathan Welsh arrived in response to Silcox's backup call and testified Monday he heard Shirley consent to the search of the glove box.
Silcox said he found a loaded .45 Ruger handgun in the glove box, along with 7.75 grams of cocaine and 34 tablets of ecstasy, which amounted to 10.25 grams of MDMA, the active ingredient in ecstacy.
Below the drivers' seat were .5 grams of marijuana, Silcox said. Also in the car were six full bottles of beer and four partially consumed ones, according to Rutecki's report.
Attorney Douglas Cody represented Shirley, and attorney Michael V. Marinaro represented Simmons.
Under cross-examination from the defense attorneys, Silcox said both suspects were cooperative after they exited the vehicle. Shirley's Breathalyzer test showed a .012 blood alcohol content, well below the legal limit.
"It did indicate he had been drinking, though," Silcox said.
Millersville District Justice Leo Eckert determined there was enough evidence to send the men's cases to trial.
Shirley and Simmons are expected to enter pleas Jan. 26.
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Traffic stop leads to big drug bust
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Two Reading men who police said were caught driving through Millersville with 33 bags of cocaine, 34 tablets of ecstasy, a small bag of marijuana, a six-pack of beer, a loaded handgun and two open bottles of alcohol were ordered last week to stand trial.
The driver, Antoine Lamar Shirley, 22, of 922 Old Wyomissing Road, initially was charged with one count each of possession of a firearm without a license, possession of a small amount of marijuana, making an illegal U-turn, driving the wrong way down a one-way street, driving with a suspended license and two counts of possession with intent to deliver. He later was charged with one count each of receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy.
His passenger, Tridariaus Simmons, 20, of 632 N. 13th St., was charged with selling a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of a small amount of marijuana, underage drinking and two counts of possession with intent to deliver.
Millersville University police Chief Wayne Silcox testified Monday he was on patrol in an unmarked car with Sgt. Joyce Rutecki just after midnight Oct. 24 when he noticed a maroon Dodge make a U-turn and almost hit another car at Brooks Drive and Lyte Road, near Gilbert Hall on the MU campus.
Under questioning by Assistant District Attorney Chad Foster, Silcox said he had been working since 7 a.m. the previous day because it was the university's homecoming weekend.
After the U-turn, the car went the wrong way on North Prince Street against one-way traffic, Silcox said. That's when he and Rutecki attempted to stop the vehicle.
The car didn't immediately stop, according to a criminal complaint filed by Rutecki, but entered the parking lot of a local restaurant, bouncing over a curb before coming to a halt. Silcox said the car then "took off" when he got out of his vehicle.
"It finally stopped in the first block of South Prince Street," he said. "I saw an open bottle of Corona in the front seat between the two people, and I noticed an odor of alcohol."
Silcox said he called for backup, then asked the driver to get out of the car so he could perform a sobriety test.
"He said the vehicle belonged to his Aunt Shirley," Silcox said. "I found that rather odd, because you wouldn't think someone would be named Shirley Shirley."
Shirley said he didn't have his license with him and didn't have the vehicle's registration either, Silcox said.
"I asked if I could look in the glove box because sometimes people keep their registration information in there," Silcox said. "There was no hesitation. He said, 'Go ahead.'"
University police Officer Jonathan Welsh arrived in response to Silcox's backup call and testified Monday he heard Shirley consent to the search of the glove box.
Silcox said he found a loaded .45 Ruger handgun in the glove box, along with 7.75 grams of cocaine and 34 tablets of ecstasy, which amounted to 10.25 grams of MDMA, the active ingredient in ecstacy.
Below the drivers' seat were .5 grams of marijuana, Silcox said. Also in the car were six full bottles of beer and four partially consumed ones, according to Rutecki's report.
Attorney Douglas Cody represented Shirley, and attorney Michael V. Marinaro represented Simmons.
Under cross-examination from the defense attorneys, Silcox said both suspects were cooperative after they exited the vehicle. Shirley's Breathalyzer test showed a .012 blood alcohol content, well below the legal limit.
"It did indicate he had been drinking, though," Silcox said.
Millersville District Justice Leo Eckert determined there was enough evidence to send the men's cases to trial.
Shirley and Simmons are expected to enter pleas Jan. 26.
