A local man is facing drug charges following an incident earlier this week in Butler Township.
According to Butler Township Police, officers were called out to the Super 8 Motel on Route 8 South around 2 a.m. Sunday to investigate suspicious activity.
Officers allege that 62-year-old Merle Maharg of Butler was in possession of a controlled substance along with drug paraphernalia and he will face charges in connection with those allegations.