Mississippi man found with drugs, cash during stop

A Mississippi man faces multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop Monday, according to Scranton police.

Officers stopped Bobby Sartin, 59, of Mississippi, in the 100 block of South Main Avenue.

Scranton police have charged Mississippi man with possession of multiple drugs and cash during a traffic stop. (SUBMITTED)

During their investigation, officers discovered Sartin had several controlled substances, a large amount of cash and drug paraphernalia, police said

Sartin faces charges of felony possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal use of a cell phone and possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Sartin was arraigned before District Judge Paul Keeler and remains at Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $50,000. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 20.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Scranton Police Department.