An Evans City man was charged with bringing controlled substances into Butler County Prison.

Andrew C. Cypher, 36, was charged Tuesday, July 15, with felony possession of contraband in a prison and misdemeanor controlled substance possession following the July 6 incident.

Police said correctional officers in Butler County Prison found white pills inside a small plastic bag being carried by Cypher in the prison. Police said Cypher admitted to attempting to bring them into the prison.

Cypher’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Aug. 4 before District Judge William Fullerton.