Man accused of trying to sell drugs in traffic court
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Authorities say a Pennsylvania man tried to sell drugs in a Pittsburgh traffic court.
Officials say 35-year-old Christopher Durkin spoke to a man in court after he appeared Monday to face charges of driving under suspension. A deputy told Durkin to leave.
The other man told deputies Durkin attempted to sell him Suboxone pills.
Deputies searched Durkin and he was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
He is awaiting arraignment and it's not known if he has a lawyer.
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