Two Arrested After Allegedly Found With Heroin in Vehicle

After police allegedly found a number of hypodermic needles, a small quantity of heroin and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle of a Newtown woman, she, along with her 25-year-old passenger were arrested on drug charges in Butler Monday.

Ashley N. Labar, 20, of Newtown, the driver of the vehicle, was charged with possession of heroin, unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe, failure to maintain a lane, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle and issued a violation for improper installation of a rear view mirror. The passenger of the vehicle, Henry R. Fedder, 25, of Franklin, was charged with possession of heroin, unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Police said they stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Boonton Avenue and Route 23 North after they allegedly noticed the driver driving erratically and the passenger not wearing a seatbelt. Police said Ptl. Jarred Schmiedhauser noticed the passenger allegedly moving as if they were attempting to hide something while speaking to Labar.

Upon further investigation, police said they allegedly noticed the hypodermic needles.

Both were arrested and transported to the station. Bail was set at $10,000 for both with a 10 percent option, although police said neither were able to post bail and were transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility. The Butler Police Department was also assisted by the in the arrest.

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