HONESDALE, PA — On June 24, the Honorable Magistrate District Judge Kay Bates held that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with charges against Joan Manuel MejaMarte, 37, of Carbondale, of  Possession with Intent to Deliver (F), DUI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and traffic citations. 

On January 31, at approximately 0550 hours, the PSP responded to a one (1) motor vehicle crash in Waymart Borough. During the crash investigation, it was determined the defendant was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. In the area of the front passenger seat, there was a large zip lock bag containing a large amount of white powder and a digital scale. Testing of the white powder revealed the bag contained 97.9 grams of cocaine.  

Furthermore, medical records obtained from Geisinger's medical facility revealed the defendant tested positive for cocaine, fentanyl, and cannabinoids.