On 6/28/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Amber N. Smith, age 41, of Mt. Carmel for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe following a traffic stop on a bicycle in the area of 6th & Walnut Street for an ordinance violation.  During the stop, officers located a hypodermic syringe and needle in a black bag on the bicycle following a consent to search her belongings.  Smith claimed to be a diabetic; however, liquid inside the needle tested positive for methamphetamine.  Smith was processed and released on a Notice to Appear.