Two arrested for possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia in Campbell

Staff report

CAMPBELL

Two men were arrested on drug charges Tuesday during a traffic stop on McCartney Road.

About 4:45 p.m., police noticed, then pulled over, a car with several objects hanging from its rear view mirror, obstructing the driver’s view. Shortly afterward, police identified the passenger as 24-year-old Lyndon M. Nelson of Campbell, who had several active arrest warrants through the Campbell Police Department.

Police arrested Nelson, then found a small digital scale in Nelson’s pocket. When they searched the car, they discovered a spoon with suspected heroin residue and burn marks, a broken hypodermic needle and 0.5 grams of heroin.

Officers placed the driver, 27-year-old Anthony J. Salem, of Columbiana, under arrest as well, and confiscated $10 in cash from him. They also found $706 in cash in Nelson’s wallet.

Salem was charged with possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia and drug-abuse instruments as well having an obstructed view to the front, while Nelson was charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Both face arraignment Friday in Campbell Municipal Court.