Two separate traffic stops in Coaldale led to two individuals being charged with possession of marijuana.

Bryan Wilson Lyda, 39, of 313 W. Ridge St., Lansford, was driving a silver Hyundai west on Route 209 at 8:50 p.m. on Feb. 24 when police noticed the right headlamp wasn’t working. Officers conducted a traffic stop.

Bryan admitted having a “weed” in his right pocket. The marijuana was located inside a pill container within a metal container. He was cited for possession and the traffic violation.

Shalanda Smith, 25, of 173 W. Ridge St., Lansford, was driving a gray Chevrolet sedan west on Route 209 at 6:13 p.m. on Feb. 22 when an officer saw the taillights were not functioning properly. During the vehicle stop the officer noticed a strong odor of marijuana and Smith admitted there was a bag of the weed under the front driver’s seat. The bag was recovered and weighed in at 3.9 grams.

She was cited for possession and the traffic violation.