Anthony Pellegrino, 37, of Kresgeville, is facing a number of drug charges after police, acting on a tip, searched his home at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28 and found drugs, drug paraphernalia and a weapon.

State police at the Lehighton barracks said they received credible information from the Bureau of Crimes Investigations about possible drug activity at Pellegrino's residenceon Koch Road, Towamensing Township.After further investigation, police said suspected heroin bundles, a weigh scale, drug paraphernalia and a weapon were discovered and transported to the police barracks.Police said the weapon is a Walther P-38 pistol, serial No. 6100N.Police said it is unknown if the weapon is stolen or not and ask that anyone having any information about the gun to contact them at 610-681-1850.