Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests in Jackson County

Jackson County -- June 27,  2024: Yesterday the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU)

conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the Whittier area. JCSO K9 Ares, was deployed and K9 Ares alerted to the presence of narcotics. The JCSO CSU conducted a search of the vehicle and located approximately 15.96

Grams of suspected Fentanyl and 8.25 grams of suspected Methamphetamine.

The following subjects were arrested and charged:

Amanda Nicole Sherrill:

Trafficking, Opium or Heroin by Transportation
Trafficking, Opium or Heroin by Possession
PWIMSD Methamphetamine
Conspire to Traffic Opium/Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Carry Concealed Weapon

Yona Awigadh Cruz:

Trafficking, Opium or Heroin by Transportation
Conspire to Traffic Opium/Heroin
Possession of CS on Jail Premises
Possession of Fentanyl
Maintain Vehicle CS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

Source: Jackson County Sheriff's Office

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