On March 25th at approximately 9:22am, a Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on I-24 near Exit 3. The vehicle was a 2010 Black Ford passenger car driven by 39-year-old Kevin B. Sommer of Carbondale, IL. The vehicle was also occupied by 39-year-old Sonya L. Sledd of Metropolis, IL.
During the investigation, it was discovered that both Sommer and Sledd were in possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, a quantity of Marijuana, illegally possessed Gabapentin pills, and items related to Drug Paraphernalia.
Records indicate that Sommer and Sledd have an extensive criminal history involving violent crimes and drug offenses that involve Methamphetamine.
Both Sommer and Sledd were arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Arrested: Kevin B. Sommer 39 of Carbondale, IL. 62901
Charges:
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Cont. Subst. 1st Degree (Methamphetamine)
- Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug
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- Possession of Marijuana
- Prescription Not in Proper Container
- Failure To or Improper Signal
Arrested: Sonya L. Sledd 39 of Metropolis, IL. 62960
Charges:
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Cont. Subst. 1st Degree (Methamphetamine)
- Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug
- Possession of Marijuana
- Prescription Not in Proper Container
