Pottstown Teen Arrested on Drug Charges

He is only 18, but had to be taken in on a warrant, at which time, police say, they found heroin in his possession.

On March 11, Pottstown Borough Police on patrol in the area of Third and Hanover streets observed James McKinney, 18, of Pottstown, reports said. Police said they recognized the teen from previous interactions.

Police confirmed an outstanding arrest warrant and stopped McKinney, taking him into custody. Police said that they found on his person a “small clear zip-lock baggie” inside his cigarette pack.

“Inside of this clear zip-lock, I saw a blue wax paper baggie which contained an off-white powdery substance, namely heroin,” said Officer Matthew Green, of the Pottstown Police.

McKinney admitted to police he was carrying heroin and was cooperative in his arrest, according to reports.  Reports state he told arresting officers he was “struggling with addiction to heroin and prescription opiates.”

McKinney tested positive, according to police, for opiates in his system. He was charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.