Michael Hoagland, 28, of Lehighton, is facing possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of firearms charges after state police at Lehighton assisted state parole officers in taking him into custody at 11:22 a.m. Dec. 5 at a residence in the 200 block of Franklin Street in Weissport.

State police said they were summoned to the residence after Hoagland was taken into custody by the parole officer. Police said he brandished an air soft gun in an attempt to use it as a real firearm. He also possessed drug paraphernalia.