John David Bawell arrested after suspected meth found during Quarryville traffic stop
Quarryville police stopped a vehicle on Aug. 14 and found about 22 grams of suspected methamphetamine under the passenger seat; the passenger, identified as John David Bawell, was charged with possession and evidence tampering and is awaiting a preliminary hearing.
On Aug. 14, 2026, at about 10:39 p.m., Quarryville Borough Police stopped a blue Ford for defective equipment. Officers say the passenger, John David Bawell, appeared extremely nervous and, during a check of the passenger area, found approximately 22 grams of suspected methamphetamine under the seat. Bawell was processed and released on charges of intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and tampering with physical evidence; the driver also faces drug and traffic charges. Both are awaiting a preliminary hearing before District Magistrate Mankin. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.