Crime & Safety

Woman Could Face Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

A passenger in the vehicle, stopped on College Avenue, was also cited.

Oak Creek police arrested a 19-year-old Wind Lake woman for four drug-related offenses after pulling her over in the 2000 block of W. College Avenue just after 10 p.m. Wednesday.

According to an Oak Creek police report, an officer found a hallowed-out pen with heroin residue and numerous prescription pills in her purse. The officer also found marijuana in the center ashtray, according to a report.

The woman was arrested for possession of narcotics, a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia and illegally obtained prescription drugs.

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She was also cited for operating with a suspended license and received warnings for obstructed driver's view and no proof of insurance.

A 21-year-old man who was a passenger in the vehicle was cited for marijuana possession.

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