Traffic stop leads to warrant, drug arrest - New Jersey Herald

MOUNT OLIVE — A 20-year-old passenger was arrested when the driver she was with was pulled over by police for making an illegal left hand turn, police said.

Megan L. Ranallo, of Bangor, Pa., was riding on Route 46 on Jan. 17 when Office George Jadue pulled the car over near the Village Green Mall. During the stop, Jadue was given consent to search the vehicle, but found no drugs.

However, during the investigation, Jadue learned that Ranallo had an active warrant out of Port Murray with bail set at $175. Ranallo was arrested and transported to police headquarters. At headquarters, Jadue found a marijuana cigarette in her possession.

He also then found multiple small bags of heroin on her. Ranallo was subsequently charged with possession of heroin, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence.

Bail was set at $5,000 with 10 percent, but Ranallo was able to post, police said. Ranallo was released pending a court appearance.