On Wednesday, Jan. 12, Scott County Sheriff Deputies arrested Cheron Bowman, 49, of Charlestown for numerous drug related offenses after conducting a traffic stop in northern Scott County, according to Sheriff Jerry Goodin.
Around 9 p.m., Deputy Kasey Reschar stopped a passenger car on Bogardus Road near State Road 256 for a vehicle equipment violation. Bowman was driving the vehicle and while speaking with her, Reschar observed drug related items in the vehicle.
As a result of his investigation, Bowman was charged with dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a controlled substance (2 counts), possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia
The Clark County woman was transported to the Scott County Jail at the Jail and while jailors were processing her for incarceration, they found methamphetamine concealed on her. This resulted in an additional felony charge of trafficking with an inmate.
“The total weight of all methamphetamine located during the traffic stop and subsequent processing at the jail was 5.7 grams.,” Sheriff Goodin said. “Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies are 100% committed to removing drugs from our community. Drug dealers are again reminded the jail is what you will call home if you choose to sell this poison in Scott County”.