Police: Palmerton teen brought burnt joint to school

Charges are pending against a Palmerton teenager found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana last week at Palmerton Area High School.

Lehighton State Police said the incident occurred at around 8:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at the high school, located at 3525 Fireline Road.

The suspect, a 15-year-old male, was found to be in possession of burnt wrapping paper containing a small amount of marijuana (burnt joint) and cigarettes when he came to school late.