Athens Couple Nabbed at Walmart in Narcotics Investigation

Pennsylvania State Police say a Bradford County couple is accused of dealing heroin in the region.

Bob Joseph/WNBF News [file][/caption]Troopers tracked 26-year old Wesley “BAMA” Welborn and his girlfriend, 21-year-old Sarah Maryott of Monroeton down at the Walmart in Athens Township May 29.

Authorities say Welborn was wanted for previous narcotics investigations involving the sale of heroin.

Maryott was wanted on an outstanding domestic relations warrant.

In addition to being arrested on warrants, officers said they found Maryott had drug paraphernalia in her possession along with items stolen from the store, including several swimsuits stuffed into her bra.

A search of Maryott’s vehicle turned up drug paraphernalia, syringes and suspected black tar heroin.

Authorities say additional narcotics and theft charges are expected to be filed.

Both Maryott and Welborn were sent to the Bradford County Jail.