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On Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 5:10pmCT, Deputy Kenny Perkins received a complaint of possible illegal activity occurring around the 2000 block of Cane Valley. Upon arrival to investigate, an altercation could be heard in the back of the residence. Upon making contact and observing illegal substances, Malachi Webster was taken into custody (after resisting arrest) and was placed in the police cruiser. Tonya Stearns, 39, was also found to be in possession of controlled substances and was arrested without incident. Both were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
Malachi Webster was charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine)
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia and
- Resisting arrest
Tonya Stearns was charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine)
- Possession of marijuana and
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
The ACSO is continuing the investigation.
