Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

A woman who was pulled over for a traffic stop over the weekend is now facing drug charges.

Police say they pulled over 28-year-old Christina Uber of St. Marys Friday night near the Emporium Borough Building on East Second Street for a summary vehicle code violation. They soon learned she had bath salts and drug paraphernalia with her.

Uber is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.

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