On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 1045 hours, Patrolman Brown stopped and arrested Luis Arturo Nunez, 22, from Chambersburg, PA and Johnny Manuel Loarte, 19, from Reading, PA. Their vehicle was stopped on State Route 22 for a motor vehicle violation and the officer detected the odor of marijuana. A search located marijuana and paraphernalia in the vehicle and on Loarte's person.

Loarte was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. Loarte was given a first appearance in the Hunterdon County Superior Court. He was released from headquarters.

Nunez was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was issued motor vehicle citations for times when lights are required and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. His court date was scheduled in the Readington Township Municipal Court. Nunez was released and transported to his vehicle with Loarte.