Morley woman faces drug charges after traffic stop

A Morley, Missouri, woman faces a felony drug charge after a traffic stop.

Cheryl Gardiner, 23, is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reported Thursday a deputy conducted a vehicle stop on U.S. 61 near Sikeston, Missouri. Gardiner was driving the vehicle.

A deputy discovered she had a Scott County warrant for probation violation for drugs, and she was arrested, Walter reported.

After a Scott County police dog found the presence of possible drugs in the vehicle, a search of a diaper bag revealed another bag containing drug paraphernalia used to ingest methamphetamine, Walter reported. Inside Gardiner’s purse were a bag containing more drug paraphernalia and a small corner bag with white, crystal-like substances, Walter reported. All the items tested positive for methamphetamine.

Gardiner was transported to the Scott County Jail.

Bond was set by the court at $5,000, cash only.