Chaffee couple charged with felony drug possession

BENTON, Mo. -- A husband and wife from Chaffee, Missouri, have been arrested after being found in possession of narcotics, authorities said.

According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, Travis Chiles, 41, and Melissa Chiles, 38, have been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bond for each has been set at $10,000.

Walter said detectives received information Monday methamphetamine was being used and distributed at a home on West Davidson Street in Chaffee.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and served it Tuesday afternoon.

During the search, methamphetamine and marijuana were found, along with an assortment of drug paraphernalia.

Walter said the investigation continues, with the possibility of additional arrests.

Travis and Melissa Chiles have been released on bond and are scheduled to appear in court Aug. 31.

Pertinent address:

Chaffee, Mo.