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Mahoning Township police announce recent arrests

Mahoning Township police announced Wednesday the recent arrest of three area residents.

Barry Riegel of Lehighton faces two counts of driving under the influence, both misdemeanors. He was arrested at a DUI checkpoint along Route 209 just before 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. A blood test showed his blood alcohol concentration was 0.11 percent. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 10.Ashley Bowden of Jim Thorpe faces one count of possessing a small amount of marijuana, a misdemeanor. She was arrested at a DUI checkpoint along Route 209 just before 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 29.Michael Boileau of Jim Thorpe was charged with driving while his license was suspended and two summary traffic offenses.A caller reported Boileau passed their vehicle in a no-passing zone on Mansion House Hill, Route 209, just after 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 3.Police stopped the vehicle, at which time they found out Boileau's license was suspended from a prior DUI incident.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 10.