PWID, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arrest, 8:28pm, February 26, 2023, 1900 block of Oregon Pk (MT) – William Lester Skethway, M/32, of Lancaster, PA was charged with the above offenses following a response, by police, to the address to check for Skethway, who was reported to have warrants. Upon arrival, a witness advised that Skethway was inside and gave officers permission to enter the residence. They entered and took Skethway into custody on the warrants. While in the residence, officers observed in plain view a baggie containing a white powdery substance and a line of white powdery substance on the table that was suspected to be cocaine, along with two clear plastic baggies containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana and other drug items. Skethway was verbally advised of his Miranda rights and he waived his right to counsel. He admitted that the items on the table belonged only to him. The white powdery substance was field tested and found positive for cocaine. The green leafy substance was field tested and found positive for marijuana.
A criminal complaint was filed. William Lester Skethawy was taken into custody and transported to Lancaster County Prison on his outstanding warrants through Lancaster City Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department.
