PA inmate sentenced for having meth and drug paraphernalia while on parole
Melissa D. Ackley, 36, was sentenced to a flat sentence of 45 days in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for the crimes of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Canton man sentenced nearly two years in jail after 2024 police chase
According to the DA, an officer from the Towanda Borough Police Department found Ackley with the above-listed items while she was on state parole, which resulted in her charges.
The DA further states, once Ackley has served her time in the county jail, she will then be moved to a state prison where she will have to answer to other crimes. The DA added, more state jail time is expected.
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