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Lehighton state police engaged in two pursuits on same day

State police at Lehighton were involved in two vehicle pursuits on Nov. 17. One was successful and one driver has not yet been charged.

The first began about 12:46 a.m. along Route 115 at Weir Lake Road, in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. Troopers attempted to stop a 2004 Honda Accord for multiple vehicle code violations. The driver failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens and fled.

The vehicle eventually stopped and the driver, Catherine Wagner, 23, of East Stroudsburg, was found to be in possession of illegal substances and drug paraphernalia. She was taken into custody and lodged in the county prison in Snydersville.

The second pursuit began about 7:34 p.m. at Forest Inn Road and Hill Road, in Towamensing Township, Carbon County. Troopers attempted to stop a Honda motorcycle for multiple traffic violations. The male driver failed to stop and a pursuit began. Troopers broke off the pursuit due to safety concerns.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call troopers at 610-681-1850.