Vehicle stop leads to DUI charge

A vehicle stop in Monroe County led to a driving under the influence (DUI) charge pending against the driver.

State police at Lehighton said Joseph Edward Sprawa, 20, of Kunkletown, was stopped about 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, along Gilbert Road at Mill Pond in Polk Township, for an equipment violation. Sprawa was found to be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. The DUI charge is pending test results.