Canine unit search leads to arrest of Youngstown woman on drug charges

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Beatrice E. Colbert, 53, of Youngstown, was arrested on charges of drug paraphernalia and possession of drugs, marijuana, after a traffic stop at 10 p.m. Saturday at Hillman and Garfield streets.

Police say they saw Colbert run a stop sign at Delason Avenue and turn north onto Hillman. She did not have a driver’s license with her. Her nervous behavior prompted a call to the canine unit to initiate a search. Police found a small plastic bag of marijuana and two glass crack pipes.

Police issued a summons. She is scheduled to appear Tuesday in Youngstown Municipal Court.