BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports a Scott County man in custody on drug charges.
Travis Johnson (19) of 113 County Highway 465, Bell City has been charged with the Class C Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and the Class A Misdemeanor of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia.
Sheriff Walter states that on Wednesday, February 4th, Sergeant Justin Wooten and Deputy Chelsea Gilmer conducted an investigation after receiving information about activity at the residence concerning illegal narcotics.
The deputies went the residence, located near Vanduser in Scott County, and spoke with Johnson and another resident. The deputies received permission to search the residence from both.
That search led to the discovery of five smoking pipes with residue, an empty plastic baggie with residue, and two metal spoons that had burnt bottoms with residue. All of the items field tested positive for cocaine.
Johnson was arrested, handcuffed, and advised of his Miranda rights. He admitted that all of the items belonged to him, and that he smoked crack cocaine. He was transported to the Scott County Jail where he provided a urine sample that also tested positive for cocaine.
Sheriff Walter commends Sergeant Wooten and Deputy Gilmer for their work on this investigation. The Sheriff asks that anyone who has further information regarding this incident, other information on Johnson, or any other crimes to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 545-3525, or leave a message on the crime tip line at 1-866-210-4322.
Johnson remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond was set by the court at $1,000.00 cash only.
