
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Sussex County woman
FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – Franklin Borough Police charged a Sussex County woman after a traffic stop led to the alleged discovery of suboxone strips and marijuana.
Jessica E. Strnatko, 35, of Lafayette Township was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a
controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and use of a controlled dangerous
substance. She was also issued numerous motor vehicle summons including impeding traffic.
On Thursday, May 28, at around 5:00 p.m. officers came across a vehicle which was obstructing traffic on Rutherford Avenue South. The officers reported the vehicle was in the middle of the roadway and impeding traffic, police said.
Following a traffic stop, officers found the driver, who was identified as Strnatko, to be in possession of marijuana and suboxone strips, also known as sublingual film, a controlled dangerous substance, police said.
Strnatko was charged and then released pending a court appearance.