Smithville Police arrested a Warren County woman on Wednesday after receiving a tip about possible drug activity at a local ball park.
32 year old Amy Denise Ferrell of 4953 West Green Hill Road, McMinnville is charged with simple possession of a schedule II and IV controlled substance. Sergeant Randy King and Officer Matt Farmer were dispatched to the Joe L Evins Ball Park to investigate possible drug traffic there. Sergeant King spoke with Ferrell. He told Ferrell that he was responding to a call about possible drug traffic and asked if she had any illegal drugs with her. She replied that she did not. Ferrell was asked to exit her vehicle and to empty the pockets of her jeans onto the trunk lid of the vehicle. Ms. Ferrell complied. Officers asked if there were any drugs in the vehicle. She replied no and gave consent to search the automobile. On the passenger side front seat, a bottle of Equate brand Stay Awake pills were found. Inside the bottle were two Hydrocodone 7.5 mg tablets. Inside the center armrest was a cellophane bag that contained three Phentermine 30 mg capsules. Ferrell said she had received the Phentermine from a friend and that she did not know what the other pills were. Ferrell’s bond is $3,000 and her court date is April 22nd.
43 year old Susan Marie Seber of 100 Village Square, Dowelltown was arrested on Friday, March 26th and charged with driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license. Sergeant Randy King was dispatched to West Broad Street to look for a vehicle that was reported to be driving erratically. After locating the car, a bluish gray Jaguar, Sergeant King followed it for about one mile during which time he observed the vehicle weaving left and right. The car traveled across the center line four times. Sergeant King activated his lights and sirens to signal the driver to pull over. The vehicle stopped on Atnip Street next to Sunshine Cleaners. Sergeant King approached the car. Constable Johnny King also arrived on the scene. Sergeant King requested from the driver and received a license, proof of insurance and bill of sale of the vehicle. Mrs. Seber, the driver, was asked if she was having any problems. She replied that she was tired. Seber submitted to a field sobriety check but performed poorly on each test. Police learned that Seber’s license had been suspended for failure to pay child support. She was taken into custody. Her bond is set at $2500 and her court date is April 15th
31 year old Lonnie Russell McCloud of 848 Foster Road was arrested on Saturday, March 27th for simple possession. While assisting CPS at the residence, Officer Matt Farmer asked McCloud and Amber Brown, the residents of the home, if there was anything illegal in the house such as drugs or weapons. They replied “no” but told authorities that they could search if they wanted to. Police found two small bags containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Both McCloud and Brown said that it was marijuana. McCloud’s court date is April 22nd.
Meanwhile, anyone having information on the following offense is asked to please contact the Smithville Police Department at 597-8210 or the Tip Line at 464-6046.
On Monday, March 29th, at approximately 4:18 p.m. Corporal Travis K Bryant met with Tyler Caldwell who informed him that around 3:45 p.m. he was at the car wash behind Paparoni’s washing his truck. He then went to the pool hall. Caldwell later discovered that all his baseball equipment was missing from the back of his truck. Items missing are two catcher mitts, first basemen mitt, pair of cleats, black bag with paw print & the number 7 in the paw, pair of batting gloves and one black fielder’s glove.
Any information received that will help the Smithville Police solve any criminal offense will be greatly appreciated. All information is confidential
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