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Traffic stop leads to drug bust, two arrests

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A routine traffic stop in Jamestown Friday night led to two drug arrests.

On March 2nd around 7:30 p.m., the Jamestown Police K-9 unit stopped 49-year-old Henry J. Myers and 50-year-old Jeffrey L. Myers after the pair failed to signal for a turn.

Further investigation uncovered Henry Myers was driving on a suspended license and was in possession of three ounces of methamphetamine and a digital scale. 

Also discovered in the vehicle were seven bags of heroin, four grams of marijuana, and almost $2,000 in cash, according to police.

Both men were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Other charges included failing to signal, unlawful possession of marijuana, and criminally using drug paraphernalia.

The traffic stop occurred in front of UPMC Hospital on Foote Avenue.

 

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