Vehicle stop leads to drug charges

Pocono Mountain Regional police reported a vehicle stop has the driver facing drug charges.

Police stopped a vehicle along Rob Roy in Pocono Farms East development in Coolbaugh Township, about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, for careless driving.

The driver was identified as David Sweely, 18, of Coolbaugh Township. A further investigation with the use of narcotics K9 Niko resulted in a bag of marijuana being found concealed under the drivers' seat.

Police said Sweely will be charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.