John David Bawell arrested after Quarryville traffic stop finds suspected meth
Quarryville police say a passenger was found with about 22 grams of suspected meth after a traffic stop for defective equipment.
On Aug. 14, 2026, at approximately 10:39 p.m., Quarryville Borough Police stopped a blue Ford on East State Street for defective equipment. Officers say passenger John David Bawell was seen making suspicious movements and about 22 grams of suspected methamphetamine were found under the passenger seat; he was processed at the police department and released on charges including intentional possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence. The driver was also arrested on drug and traffic charges and both are awaiting a preliminary hearing before District Magistrate Mankin.