Owego Man Jailed After Traffic Stop

A Tioga County man faces several charges after a vehicle stop in the village of Owego.

Authorities say 30-year-old Joshua Brown of Owego was driving on William Street when he was pulled over by a sheriff's deputy.

Officials say while speaking with Brown, deputies spotted drug-related items in plain view.

They say Brown was found to be in possession of several hypodermic needles and marijuana smoking paraphernalia.

Brown was charged with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and marijuana possession. He also was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to stop at a stop sign and obstructed license plate.

Brown was arraigned in Owego village court and sent to Tioga County Jail on $5,000 bail.