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WOODSFIELD – A traffic stop resulted in a drug arrest at about 2:35 a.m. Friday.
Woodsfield police Officer Jacob McNerney, who handles the department's K-9, initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle after reportedly observing a traffic violation. The passenger was identified as Chyenne Stone, 24, of Woodsfield.
According to police reports, K-9 Tito was utilized to conduct an open air sniff of the vehicle and indicated the presence of narcotics inside.
Both occupants were removed from the vehicle and Stone was detained. Upon searching the vehicle McNerney reportedly discovered drug paraphernalia located under the passenger's seat. During the search, Stone allegedly attempted to discard methamphetamine that she had concealed on her person.
Stone was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail, where she is being held on charges of aggravated possession of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence. According to the Monroe County Clerk of Courts Office, no court dates have yet been set.