Probation Check Leads to Arrest of Freedom Twp. Man

A probation check on a Freedom Township man led to the discovery of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Dustin Scott Hallet, 24, was arrested after agents from Blair County Adult Probation and Parole visited his home along Poet Lane, Hollidaysburg, on March 8, to meet with him.

Upon entering the residence, probation officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana, and called Freedom Township police to the scene for assistance.

A search of Hallet's home turned up six baggies of marijuana weighing 2.7 ounces, three marijuana smoking devices and two scales used for measuring grams.

Freedom Township police noted that they have received several complaints from the public and "Push out the Pusher" tips that Hallet was dealing drugs.

Hallet was taken into custody by Blair County Probation and placed in the Blair County Prison for a probation violation.

Hallet faces a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver.

He was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger, Martinsburg, who set bail on the drug charges at 10 percent of $15,000.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for today, March 21, at Blattenberger's office.