Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reports the following arrest:
Tahj Lewis B/M 19 of New Orleans was arrested on July 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM for
- POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I CDS MARIJUANA (OVER 28 GRAMS)
- POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- SPEEDING 63/45
On Wednesday July 12, 2023 at approximately 7:35 PM a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it was observed speeding 63 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. Officers made contact with Lewis and during the course of the stop an odor of Marijuana was detected. Lewis admitted to having Marijuana inside the vehicle. A search was conducted at which time over 28 grams of Marijuana was located along with items of drug paraphernalia. Lewis was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the above charges.