Jefferson Hills, PA (PPP)— 19-year-old Kasean Lamar Dillard, of Pittsburgh, has been charged with multiple criminal offenses, including prohibited acts – possession with intent to deliver, after being pulled over for erratic driving on State Route 51 in Jefferson Hills on March 19, 2023.

An officer observed Dillard’s white Subaru Legacy driving erratically and crossing into the left lane with both driver’s side tires. The officer clocked Dillard traveling at a speed of 72 mph in a 40 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop.

Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected that Dillard appeared nervous and was evasive in his responses about his whereabouts.

During the investigation, police discovered that Dillard was in violation of his Pennsylvania learner’s permit, as he did not have a licensed operator in the vehicle. A subsequent search of Dillard’s person revealed a Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) pen in his front left pant pocket.

A search warrant was later executed on Dillard’s vehicle. 47 THC cartridges, including individual cartridges labeled as “Eureka,” “Holiday Punch,” and “Hawaiian Snow,” as well as a glass jar containing suspected THC wax, four THD vape pens labeled “Cake,” and $1,344 in cash were discovered.

Based on the amount of THC cartridges seized and the large sum of cash located, the police believe that Dillard possessed the drugs with the intent to distribute them.

Name: Kasean Lamar Dillard
Gender: Male
Age: 19

Agency: Jefferson Hills Police Department

Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-16
Docket Number: MJ-05216-CR-0000089-2023
Date Filed: March 19, 2023

Bail: $10,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail. Note: Bail was posted on March 20, 2023 by Liberty Bail Bonds.

Criminal Charges

1. Prohibited acts – possession with intent to deliver, Felony
2. Prohibited acts – possession, Misdemeanor
3. Prohibited acts – possession
4. Classes of license, Summary offense
5. Driving on roadways laned for traffic – driving within single lane, Summary offense
6. Exceed max speed Limit established by 32 mph, Summary offense

Affidavit of Probable Cause
Your affiant has been a sworn police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 2020 and is currently assigned to the patrol division of the Jefferson Hills Police Department. Your affiant was in full uniform and a marked police vehicle (267) on the date and time of this incident.

On Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at approximately 0403 hours, I, JHPD Officer Honick, was on patrol on State Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. As I was traveling southbound, I observed a white Subaru Legacy bearing PA registration ███████ sitting for a prolonged period of time at the stop sign located at Wray Large Road and Lewis Run Road. The vehicle then proceeded northbound on State Route 51. I turned around and started traveling northbound on State Route 51 behind the vehicle and observed the vehicle in the right travel lane randomly hitting the brakes and crossing into the left lane with both driver’s side tires. As the vehicle approached Coal Valley Road, it continued northbound at a high rate of speed. I was able to clock the vehicle at a speed of 72mph in a posted 40mph zone. The clock was for a distance of 0.1544 miles and a duration of 7.66 seconds (VASCAR #6364 calibrated by S&D Calibration Services INC. on 02/06/2023). I activated my emergency lighting and conducted a traffic stop at The Dentistry located at 841 Clairton Boulevard.

I approached the vehicle and spoke with the operator and sole occupant, Kasean Dillard. I requested Dillard’s driver’s license, registration, and insurance. While Dillard was gathering his documents, I asked where Dillard was coming from. Dillard stated that he was dropping his friends off and then stated that he was coming from Westmoreland County. Dillard showed the GPS on his phone and said he was just en route to his stepmother’s house who lives in Mount Oliver. Dillard appeared nervous and was evasive with his answers as to where he was coming from. Dillard would also stutter when attempting to answer questions. Dillard provided a picture of his Pennsylvania Learner’s Permit on his cell phone, PennDOT Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Return Application for Registration form, and an insurance card for a Ford Fusion. I confirmed that Dillard possesses only a PA learner’s permit and was operating in violation of that as he did not have a licensed operator in the vehicle as required.

Sergeant Haas arrived on scene, and we advised Dillard that the vehicle would be towed due to him not having a valid license and being parked at a closed business, in accordance with JHPD policy. Nickolich Towing was notified, and Dillard requested a courtesy transport to Sheetz in Pleasant Hills, Sergeant Haas asked Dillard if he had anything illegal in his pockets prior to transporting him, to which he replied no. Sergeant Haas asked for consent to search Dillard’s person prior to transport and Dillard agreed. Sergeant Haas located a Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) pen in Dillard front left pant pocket which was seized. Dillard denied possessing a medical marijuana card.

Dillard was advised he would be released on a summons and was transported to Sheetz by Sergeant Haas. Sergeant Haas and I began an inventory of the vehicle and I immediately observed two cubed shaped packages, each containing multiple black cartons, labeled as THC cartridges on the passenger floor area. We stopped the vehicle inventory and secured the vehicle for a tow. Sergeant Haas responded back to Sheetz and took Dillard into custody at 0444 hours. After being read his Miranda Warnings, Dillard refused to answer any more questions and would not consent to a search of the vehicle. Nickolich Towing arrived on scene and transported the vehicle to the JHPD with me following and secured it in the JHPD sally port pending the application of a search warrant. Dillard was also transported to the JHPD and housed in a holding cell.

I subsequently applied for and was granted a search warrant for the vehicle. The warrant was reviewed and approved by Senior Magisterial District Judge Robert Ravenstahl via arraignment court. At 0753 hours, Sergeant Haas, Officer Marks, and I executed the search warrant and located the following items:

• Plastic grocery bag on passenger floor containing:
  • Four cubes wrapped together in plastic with boxes labeled “Eureka” containing individual THC cartridges.
  • Box labeled “Holiday Punch” and “Hawaiian Snow” containing individual THC cartridges.
  • Four THD vape pens labeled “Cake”
  • Glass jar containing suspected THC wax
• Storage area directly above the radio:
  • Black leather wallet containing $1344 U.S Currency in various denominations.
• Center console area:
  • Box labeled “Holiday Punch” and “Hawaiian Snow” containing individual THC cartridges.

A total of 47 THC cartridges including the one seized from Dillard’s person were seized. Given the amount of cartridges seized and the large sum of U.S currency located, I believe that Dillard possessed the drugs with the intent to distribute them. A Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Employment query revealed Dillard has no record of reported income.

Based on the aforementioned information being true and correct to the best of my knowledge, I respectfully request that the defendant answer to the charges enumerated herein.