Williamson County, IL – A late-night traffic stop south of Marion led to a cocaine-related arrest Saturday night, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop around 10:56 p.m. Saturday, December 20, on Illinois State Route 148 after a computer check showed the vehicle had a suspended registration and that the registered owner allegedly had a revoked driver’s license.
Deputies identified the driver as Crystal B. Bauer, who was taken into custody without incident, authorities said.
While conducting an inventory search of the vehicle, deputies reportedly located a clear plastic bag containing a white powdery substance. The substance later field tested positive for cocaine, according to the sheriff’s office.
Bauer was cited for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), a Class 4 felony under Illinois law. She was also cited for driving while license revoked and suspended registration, both Class A misdemeanors, officials said.
Authorities emphasized that all charges are allegations, and Bauer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Following the arrest, Bauer was transported to and remanded into the custody of the Williamson County Jail, according to officials. No additional suspects were reported in connection with the incident.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information related to this case or other investigations to contact the department at 618-997-6541 or submit an anonymous tip through the Williamson County Sheriff’s App, available on both Apple and Android devices.
Officials say tips submitted through the app may remain anonymous and play a key role in ongoing investigations.
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