2 charged in Campbell

2 charged in Campbell

CAMPBELL

Two city residents were arrested on multiple drug charges early Tuesday after officers found suspected marijuana in their car after a traffic stop.

Both Samuel M. Horvath, 19, of Gladstone Street, and Lahsen I. Boukrab, 22, of Memorial Circle, are charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Police also cited Boukrab, the driver, on traffic violations for improperly using his headlight beams and for failing to illuminate his rear license plate. They have a hearing at 9 a.m. Friday in Campbell Municipal Court. Police stopped Boukrab shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Gladstone. They discovered the suspected marijuana inside the center dashboard vent, and also confiscated $70 in cash.

Lecture planned

YOUNGSTOWN

Brier Hill Cultural Center is hosting a lecture by Michael Lacivita, local author, historian and public speaker, at 10 a.m. June 14 at 149 Jefferson St. The author of “Rag Man, Rag Man” will describe challenges involved in writing his first book and discuss the importance of local history. Admission is $5, and includes refreshments. For information, contact Sandra Cika, 202-297-0362, or Richard Scarsella at 330-726-8277.

Poland meeting

POLAND

Poland Township Zoning Commission will have a work session at 6 p.m. today at the township government center, 3339 Dobbins Road.

Robbed at gunpoint

WARREN

A 56-year-old Washington Street man reported being robbed by a masked gunman at his apartment at 3 a.m. Monday. The resident said he heard a knock, answered the door, and the man called him by name, then demanded money, getting $280 in cash before running away.

NAACP youth trip

YOUNGSTOWN

The local NAACP Youth Council is planning a one-day trip, in coordination with other Youngstown youth groups, on Aug. 15 to visit Detroit’s Motown Museum, the Charles H. Wright African-American Museum and the African World Festival. L.K. Williams is the acting adviser. She can be reached by calling 330-788-1005 or by emailing naacp.yc600@gmail.com.