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Man Charged With DUI After Meth Found in Blood, Police Say

A Bethlehem man was charged with DUI (Drugs) and other offenses after Hellertown Police say he was stopped at Front Street and E. Thomas Avenue April 6 shortly after 5 a.m.

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A Bethlehem man was charged with DUI (Drugs) and other offenses after Hellertown Police say he was stopped at Front Street and E. Thomas Avenue April 6 shortly after 5 a.m.

In a news release issued Monday, police said Jason Edward Messics, 27, was charged after toxicology testing confirmed the presence of methamphetamine and amphetamines in his blood.

During an investigation, police said methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were also allegedly found in Messics’ possession, and that he has been charged for those alleged offenses.

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