Two Eureka residents face possible criminal charges in Morris County after alleged drug distribution activity before Christmas.
Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says officers conducted a traffic stop at Stevens and Preston shortly before 10 pm Friday. The department’s K9 unit Abby gave a positive alert, leading to a probable cause search and warrant execution for the vehicle.
Ultimately, Amber Mefford was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, as well as possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Mefford was also arrested on suspicion of aggravated child endangerment. Mefford’s arrest could also trigger formal charges of possessing meth and fentanyl as part of a separate case, according to Wangerin.
Niceklus Tanner, also of Eureka, was arrested on suspicion of possessing meth within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of both marijuana and paraphernalia.
Morris County deputies helped with the traffic stop. Formal charges are pending against both Mefford and Tanner.
