Two Early Morning Drug Arrests In Buchanan County

Two St. Joseph residents were arrested in drug related charges early this (Thursday) morning in Buchanan County.

The Highway Patrol says at 1:23 A.M. they arrested 40-year-old St. Joseph resident Christina M. Grieshaber on charges of driving while intoxicated via drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, failing to display valid plates and driving while suspended.

She was booked into the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center before ultimately being released.

Less than 20 minutes later, at 1:42 A.M., Troopers would arrest 32-year-old Andrew J. Orton of St. Joseph on charges of felony fleeing, possession of marijuana and a Buchanan COunty felony warrant for dangerous drugs.

Orton was booked into the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center on a 24-hour hold.