A McMinnville man was arrested last week after he was found with drugs during a traffic stop.
38 year old James Joseph Mingle of Drake Road, McMinnville is charged with possession of methamphetamine for sale or delivery. His bond is $5,000 and his court date is May 11. Mingle was also issued citations for simple possession of a schedule VI drug (0.25 ounces of marijuana); simple possession of a schedule III drug (subutex), violation of the registration law, violation of the light law, and possession of drug paraphernalia (glass pipe and digital scales used for illegal drugs).
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Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Thursday, April 20 a deputy pulled over a red truck for a head light violation. While speaking to the driver, Mingle, the officer smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. After receiving consent to search, the deputy found 0.25 ounces of marijuana in the pocket of Mingle’s cargo pants. A further search revealed a green container in the front pocket of Mingle’s overalls. Two baggies of methamphetamine were inside the container. One baggie held 0.7 grams of a clear crystal substance and the other baggie contained 0.4 grams of a white powdery substance. The contents of each baggie field tested positive for meth. Mingle was placed under arrest.
44 year old Regenia Kay Satterfield of Prater Road, Smithville is charged with theft of property over $1,000. Her bond is $6,000 and her court date is May 4. Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, April 18 Satterfield allegedly stole a gold necklace and a ring from a residence on Carter Drive, Smithville. The total value of the property is $1,127.
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