On October 26, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m. a night patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations. The vehicle was stopped in the rural Adair area. Upon contact with the driver and passenger of the vehicle the deputy observed several indicators of criminal activity and the Sheriff’s Office K9 responded to the scene. After a positive K9 alert on the vehicle a probable cause search was conducted. Deputies located packaged Methamphetamine, loaded Methamphetamine syringes, and other drug paraphernalia.
Arrested were Natacha R. Deweese 33, Havana, IL., and Kevin W. Masten 45, Macomb, IL.
Both subjects were charged and lodged in the McDonough County Jail on the following:
Delivery of Methamphetamine 5-15 grams
Possession of Methamphetamine 5-15 grams
Possession of a Narcotic Instrument
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Additionally, Deweese is charged with several traffic violations and needs $1,000.00 cash bond. Masten’s bond was set at $7,500.00 cash.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***Courtesy of the McDonough County Sheriff’s Department***
