PRESS RELEASE




On July 23rd, 2020, Troopers out of SP Jamestown arrested Corey Weigle, 25, of Erie, PA, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree and Possession of Controlled Substances by Ultimate Users Original Container and Shane Taubert, 25, of Corry, PA, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree.

The Troopers pulled Weigle over for committing traffic violations on Route 426 in Clymer and he was placed under arrest after failing several SFSTs. Weigle was also found to be in possession of oxycodone pills and a grinder containing oxycodone residue and passenger Taubert was found to be in possession of a bag containing methamphetamine. Weigle and Taubert were transported to SP Jamestown whereTaubert was processed and released with an appearance ticket. Weigle was evaluated by a New York State Police Drug Recognition Expert and determined to be under the influence of a Central Nervous System stimulant. A blood sample was secured from Weigle at UPMC Hospital in Jamestown, after which he was transported  back to SP Jamestown and processed. Weigle was released with traffic and appearance tickets and both he and Taubert are scheduled to appear in the town of French Creek Court on a later date.