Crime & Safety
Erratic DUI Driver Who Had Heroin Arrested On Pineville Rd: Cops
Several motorists called 911 on the erratic driver, who was found to be on drugs and in possession of heroin, Upper Makefield police said.
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — Police in Upper Makefield are thanking community members who called police on an erratic driver they said was found to be under the influence of drugs, and had heroin in their possession.
The incident unfolded Tuesday on Woodhill Road. The "erratic" driver was headed towards Eagle Road. Multiple motorists called 911, and Upper Makefield officers were able to stop the car on Pineville Road.
"Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, as the driver was found to be in possession of several packets of suspected heroin," police said.
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The police thanked those who called, saying "they helped us get this person off the road before they hurt themselves or someone else."
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