New York Woman Arrested For Drug Offenses

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Arrested:
Essence Aranda, 27
400 block of Marilyn Drive
Utica, New York 13502

Charges:
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at approximately 11:05 PM, Upper Allen Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour while on US Route 15. An investigation revealed that a passenger, Essence Aranda, was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was cited for speeding. Aranda was arrested and transported to Cumberland County Central Booking for processing. A preliminary hearing will be held at a later date.