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Nicole Marie Salerno Accused Of Running Mobile Meth Lab Inside Truck

PITTSTON, Pa. (CBS/AP) — Police say a 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman who is suspected of running a mobile meth lab is in custody.

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Authorities say they stopped Marie Salerno for running a red light in Duryea around 12:30 a.m. Friday.

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Credit: (Luzerne County Department of Corrections)

Officers found an active methamphetamine lab in the front passenger side of her truck, and the street was shut down for a short time while the state police Clandestine Lab team helped remove items from her car.

Police say Salerno initially gave a fake name and appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic.

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She is facing several charges, including operating a meth lab, risking catastrophe and drug trafficking.

Salerno is currently being held in lieu of $75,000 bail.

No attorney information is available.

(© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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