Trio Busted in Brookline For Drug Violations

BROOKLINE, PA - Three people were charged with drug violations Wednesday after a police traffic stop at Gallion and Wolford streets.

Responding to resident complaints, police were patrolling the 2000 block of Starkamp Street when they observed a teal Chevrolet Malibu believed to be involved in narcotics sales. According to a release from the department, when the car was pulled over, the driver, Anthony McNerney, 24, of Castle Shannon admitted to having a joint in his pocket.

Two passengers in the vehicle -- William Johnson, 19, and Samantha Morton, 28, both of Brookline -- were asked to step out. Officers found $1,800 in cash on Johnson, along with Percocet tables and two cell phones. Police found two bundles of suspected heroin in Morton’s shirt.

Johnson was arrested and charged with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of communication. McNerney was issued a summons for possession of a small amount of marijuana. Morton was issued a summons for simple possession and criminal use of communication.

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