Benton woman detained on suspicion of meth

Scott County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Benton, Missouri, woman on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

Tracy L. Spencer, 50, has been charged with felony intent to distribute a controlled substance, two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

The sheriff's emergency response team executed a search warrant on Yucca Drive in Benton, according to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff's department.

The team found digital scales, three plastic baggies containing a crystal-like substance and glass smoking pipes, according to the release. Deputies also found an unlabeled medication bottle that contained hydrocodone. The crystal substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine and weighed 1.9 grams.

Spencer's bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

Pertinent address:

86 Yucca Drive, Benton, Mo.