the Star-Tribune staff | Posted: Monday, April 30, 2007 12:00 am
Casper police arrested two teenagers Friday night after discovering what is suspected to be marijuana in their sport utility vehicle, according to a police affidavit.
The driver, Christopher Martin, 18, faces possession on a controlled substance with intent to deliver, reckless driving and minor in possession of alcohol charges, according to police.
The passenger, Martin Lee Skogen, 19, faces marijuana possession, interference with a police officer and minor in possession of alcohol charges.
Officers pulled the teens over after they ran a stop sign on Fifth Street, police said. Police found what appeared to be marijuana, a digital scale, plastic baggies and a pipe inside the SUV, according to the affidavit.
In other crime news:
* Evansville police are asking for the public's help in solving a break-in at the Linton's Big R store on March 13. Two people broke into the store, on the 300 block of Miracle Drive, at 12:52 a.m. Anyone with information should call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (307) 577-8477. Rewards of up to $1,000 may be available and tipsters will remain anonymous.