CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield teen is facing charges after being taken into custody for allegedly walking in and out of traffic and attempting to enter passing vehicles while under the influence of K2.
Justin Lee Grassmyer, 19, of Clearfield has been charged with intentional possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 10, Lawrence Township police received a report about a suspicious male in the area of River Road and the Clearfield Alliance Church.
Police were advised the male was walking in and out of traffic and acting like a “zombie.” Police were also advised eight or nine calls had been received, as the male attempted to enter passing vehicles.
Upon arrival police located the male near the entrance of the Clearfield Alliance Church. He was allegedly staggering around, unable to stand and appeared to be under the influence.
The male was subsequently taken into custody by police for his safety. He wasn’t sure of his location, and emergency personnel had requested an evaluation.
According to the affidavit, the male’s eyes were blood shot, and he had slurred speech. The male was identified as Grassmyer, and he allegedly told police he’d been smoking K2, synthetic marijuana.
He told police he allegedly smoked K2 while in a vehicle with three other occupants. When the other three allegedly started to punch each other Grassmyer said he got out on Route 879.
Multiple witnesses confirmed Grassmyer exited a red Ford Focus/Hatchback style vehicle. One witness told police that Grassmyer had attempted to enter her vehicle while she was driving by.
Police transported Grassmyer to the Clearfield County Jail, where he was housed on a 48-hour detainer. Upon taking him to CCJ, jail staff searched Grassmyer and allegedly located a small bag of suspected K2.
While attempting to place Grassmyer in a cell, he allegedly became defiant. He allegedly had to be shackled and handcuffed by the correctional staff at the jail.
Police seized the suspected K2, which will be sent for further analysis.