METROPOLIS, IL — A late-night patrol at Dorothy Miller Park on June 9, 2025, led to the arrest of John C. Krempasky, 38, after police discovered methamphetamine, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.
An officer with the Metropolis Police Department approached a vehicle parked after hours and found Krempasky asleep in the driver’s seat. Upon waking him, the officer noticed a strong odor of raw cannabis coming from the vehicle.
Krempasky voluntarily surrendered a clear baggie of cannabis, prompting a search of the vehicle, which uncovered:
Nine additional baggies of cannabis
Methamphetamine
Various drug paraphernalia
Krempasky was arrested and transported to the Massac County Detention Center. He faces the following charges:
Possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Authorities note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
