Incident of road rage involving cranberries leads to drug charges

A Cranberry man is facing multiple charges following an incident of driving aggression in the community.

June 12, 2024, 11:59 a.m. EDT

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — A Cranberry man is suspected of carrying a stolen weapon and having crack cocaine in his vehicle at the time of the incident during a recent DUI incident in the township.

Jairo Cardona-Mancia, 23, was charged with theft, illegal possession of weapons, drug trafficking, disorderly conduct and driving without a license.

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On June 1, police were called to the intersection of Routes 228 and 19 because a vehicle, later identified as being driven by Cardona-Mancia, nearly collided with another vehicle on Route 228. When the other driver honked, Cardona-Mancia reportedly pulled out the gun and waved it.

When Cardona-Mancia was stopped near Cranberry Mall, police found the gun in the passenger seat door pocket. According to court documents, the gun was reported stolen in Louisville, KY in 2022.

After Cardona-Mancia allowed police to search the vehicle more closely, suspected crack cocaine was discovered.

Adding to Cardona-Mancia’s legal problems was the fact that his driver’s license had been revoked at the time of his arrest.

Cardona-Mancia is currently being held at Butler County Prison and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 21.