Crime & Safety
Cocaine, Paraphernalia Found During Marple Traffic Stop: State Police
A Chester County woman who had warrants for her arrest was found in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia Friday, state police said.
MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — A traffic stop on Interstate 476 in Marple Township led Pennsylvania State Police to make an arrest on warrants and drug violations.
Troopers conducted the stop at about 8 a.m. Friday at mile marker 8.6 on Interstate 476 north in Marple.
They stopped a 2012 Hyundai Sonata for vehicle code violations, police said.
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During the stop, troopers learned the driver, Bailey Thomas, 40, of Phoenixville, had Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Court warrants out for her arrest.
Troopers also found her in possession of cocaine, police said.
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Thomas was taken into custody and her vehicle towed.
She was charged with drug possession, drug paraphernalia possession, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and related vehicle-related violations.
Thomas was released on $250,000 unsecured bail and is scheduled for a Dec. 5 preliminary hearing.
Court documents show Thomas has inactive cases in Delaware County related to harassment, driving with a suspended or revoked license, driving with an expired registration, and driving without insurance.
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