Stephen Joel Kenion, 26, of Palmerton, is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia as a result of an incident on Dec. 20 at 105 Gun Club Road, Towamensing Township.

State police at the Lehighton barracks said they were summoned there upon being notified the defendant was using controlled substances. Upon arrival, police found Kenion to be in possession of the drugs.