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Gregory Thomas Hetrick, 66, charged after admitting to smoking medical marijuana while driving

South Lebanon Township Police say a 66-year-old driver admitted to smoking marijuana while operating a vehicle during a traffic stop; he possessed a valid Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Patient ID Card and was charged under the state Medical Marijuana Act.

Published Aug 27, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

On August 13, 2026, South Lebanon Township Police stopped a vehicle near Metro Drive and South 5th Avenue. The driver, 66-year-old Gregory Thomas Hetrick, admitted to smoking marijuana while operating the vehicle and was found to possess a valid Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Patient ID Card. Hetrick was charged with 35 P.S. ยง 10231.1308(a)(1) โ€” Violation of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (case 26-0001109).