Patrolman Scott Weaver arrests wrong person in drug case

Just a suggestion, Chief Darwin Tobias: If Deputy Dog is too stupid to eat donuts, he probably shouldn't be out on the streets arresting people!




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Police charge woman who allegedly turned in 'white powder' found at school last year

Shamokin Patrolman Scott Weaver arrested the wrong person on a cocaine possession charge, according to Police Chief Darwin Tobias. A criminal case filed Monday against Ashley Lynne Heim, 26, of Trevorton will be withdrawn, Tobias said. Tobias said police haven't yet identified the suspect in connection with a November incident when a baggie of "white powder" later confirmed to be cocaine was discovered at the Shamokin Elementary Annex building. Heim turned the substance over to school officials on Nov. 13 and said she was stunned Wednesday to learn she had been charged with a crime. "I don't know what to ...

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UPDATE Shamokin mayor says there will be investigation into mistaken arrest

Shamokin Patrolman Scott Weaver arrested the wrong person on a cocaine possession charge, according to Police Chief Darwin Tobias. A criminal case filed Monday against Ashley Lynne Heim, 26, of Trevorton will be withdrawn, Tobias said. Tobias said police haven't yet identified the suspect in connection with a November incident when a baggie of "white powder" later confirmed to be cocaine was discovered at the Shamokin Elementary Annex building. Heim turned the substance over to school officials on Nov. 13 and said she was stunned Wednesday to learn she had been charged with a crime. "I don't know what to ...

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