THROOP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Binghamton, New York man is facing multiple charges after Pennsylvania State Police said a traffic stop in Lackawanna County led to the discovery of drugs and an improperly restrained child.
According to state police, troopers conducted a traffic stop late May 9 on Sanderson Street in Throop Borough for an alleged vehicle code violation.
Investigators said the driver, identified as 36-year-old Darl Ellis, appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was allegedly found in possession of drug paraphernalia. Police also reported that a passenger in the vehicle was allegedly under the influence and possessed drugs and related paraphernalia.
Troopers said an infant in the vehicle was not properly secured in a car seat at the time of the stop.
Ellis was taken into custody and transported to the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Dunmore for processing. The child was later released to grandparents, according to police.
Authorities said Ellis was subsequently transported to the Lackawanna County Jail after being unable to post bail.
Police said he is charged with felony endangering the welfare of a child, DUI-related offenses, possession of drug paraphernalia and several summary traffic violations.