Wilkes-Barre man arrested on warrant after police find suspected narcotics
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A 46-year-old man was taken into custody Monday morning after police said they discovered suspected narcotics on him while serving an outstanding warrant.
According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, officers responded to the area of 185 Water Street around 8:35 a.m. on September 15 for a report of a suspicious man. During the investigation, officers learned the individual, identified as Donald Promovitz of Wilkes-Barre, was wanted on an active arrest warrant issued by the Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department.
Promovitz was taken into custody, and during a search incident to arrest, officers reported finding suspected controlled substances on his person. He was transported to Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters for processing.
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Key Points
- Donald Promovitz, 46, arrested on an active warrant in Wilkes-Barre
- Officers said they found suspected narcotics during the arrest
- He was transported to City Headquarters for processing