Marion, IL – A Marion traffic stop led to a methamphetamine arrest Tuesday night after a K9 unit alerted deputies to narcotics inside a vehicle.
According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop around 9:24 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Carbon and Deyoung Street. K9 “Roxy” was deployed for a free-air sniff and allegedly detected the odor of drugs, prompting a probable cause search.
Passenger Ann M. Bryant was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and transported to the Williamson County Jail. Bryant faces charges including possession of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor.
The vehicle’s driver, Richard E. Bryant, was cited for multiple alleged offenses: failure to signal—a petty offense—and illegal transportation of alcohol, classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
The Sheriff’s Office credited its K9 Unit and teamwork with the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office for the arrest. Authorities say the incident reinforces the effectiveness of proactive law enforcement strategies in identifying and stopping narcotics transport.
The Sheriff’s Office is encouraging anyone with information related to this case or others to contact their office at 618-997-6541 or submit a tip anonymously through the Williamson County Sheriff’s App.
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