WARRINGTON, PA — A traffic stop in the early morning hours of Nov. 13 led to the arrest of a Langhorne woman on drug paraphernalia and motor vehicle charges.
At approximately 1:44 a.m., a Warrington Township police officer observed a suspicious vehicle parked at the Sparta gas station while the business was closed.
The vehicle later left the area and the officer followed, observing a traffic violation before initiating a stop on Easton Road near County Line Road.
The driver was identified as Jennifer Stevenson, 45, of Langhorne.
Her husband, Richard Stevenson, 44, of Langhorne, was seated in the front passenger seat.
Upon contact, Jennifer Stevenson told officers they were attempting to locate Street Road to return home, then stated they were already on Street Road.
Richard Stevenson told officers they were attempting to locate the Knights Inn in Trevose.
Jennifer Stevenson was unable to produce a valid driver’s license.
The officer observed that Jennifer Stevenson was not wearing shoes or socks, despite the temperature being approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
The officer also observed multiple small zip-lock baggies on the floorboard near Jennifer Stevenson’s feet.
Middletown Township police responded to assist with K9 Kratos.
K9 Kratos alerted to the odor of narcotics emanating from the vehicle.
The vehicle was impounded and a search warrant was obtained.
The search revealed numerous containers of alcohol, both open and unopened.
Officers recovered five used nitrous oxide canisters labeled “Whip-It” and flavored varieties.
Seven nitrous oxide plastic adapters, commonly used to inhale the gas for intoxication purposes, were also located.
Two unpackaged balloons, commonly used to ingest solvents, were recovered from the vehicle.
Jennifer and Richard Stevenson were transported by police to the Knights Inn.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Dec. 29, but both failed to appear.
All charges were held for the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
Jennifer Stevenson was charged with sale or illegal use of certain solvents and noxious substances, restriction on alcoholic beverages, general lighting requirements, required financial responsibility, carrying and exhibiting driver’s license on demand, and registration card to be signed and exhibited on demand.
