Area residents face charges following the execution of two search warrants early Sunday morning.
The first search warrant was executed at 6:49 a.m. Sunday at 108 Josephine St., Mexico, by …
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Area residents face charges following the execution of two search warrants early Sunday morning.
The first search warrant was executed at 6:49 a.m. Sunday at 108 Josephine St., Mexico, by members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force Office and the Mexico Public Safety Department.
During the execution of the warrant, Scott Lee Horton of Mexico attempted to flee out the back of the residence but was quickly apprehended by officers on scene.
During a search of the residence, a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, items used to package and distribute controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located within the residence.
Subsequently, the following arrests were made, with Horton arrested for second-degree drug trafficking and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Wyatt Kitson of Mexico was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; and Stephanie Bowden of Mexico was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana.
At 8:12 a.m. Sunday, a second search warrant was executed at 1306 S. Jefferson Street in Mexico. During the execution of the search warrant, methamphetamine, items used to package and sell controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, over two pounds of marijuana and two firearms were seized from the residence.
As a result, Patricia Harris of Mexico was arrested for delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful use of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child. Dasan Cannon of Mexico was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; two juveniles were also detained and turned over to the Audrain County Juvenile Office for narcotics-related offenses.
All suspects were transported to the Audrain County Jail where they are being held pending formal criminal charges by the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Once filed, charging documents and court ordered conditional release documents can be viewed publicly, in their entirety, in the “Docket Entries” tab on Missouri Case Net at:
All suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
“The Audrain County Sheriff and his staff remain committed to working with our communities, community partners, and other area law enforcement agencies to make Audrain County a safe place to work and live,” said a department spokesperson. “The support of and the input from the community is appreciated.”
Citizens are reminded crime tips may be provided anonymously by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 and/or online at https://www.audrainsheriff.com/report-a-crime.
