HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) — Two women were taken into custody Tuesday night after Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies discovered methamphetamine and other controlled substances during a late-night traffic stop in Herrin.
Deputies stopped a vehicle around 11:39 p.m. on Sept. 30 near Poplar and 13th Streets after observing multiple traffic violations. The driver was identified as Crystal D. Wagner, and the passenger as Carrie A. Palmer, according to the sheriff’s office.
A K-9 unit responded to the scene, where K-9 Roxy alerted deputies to the odor of narcotics. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of methamphetamine, Schedule II and IV controlled substances, drug packaging materials with residue, and a glass smoking device that tested positive for meth.
Carrie Palmer was arrested on charges of:
Possession of methamphetamine (Class 3 felony)
Possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)
Illegal transportation of alcohol (petty offense)
Failure to wear a seat belt (petty offense)
Crystal Wagner was charged with:
Possession of adult-use cannabis in a motor vehicle (Class A misdemeanor)
Disobeying a stop sign (petty offense)
Failing to signal (petty offense)
Operating an uninsured motor vehicle (business offense)
Both suspects were booked into the Williamson County Jail.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about this case or other ongoing investigations to contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-997-6541 or submit tips through the Williamson County Sheriff’s App. Anonymous tips are accepted.
