Clay County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page:
On September 9, 2024, at approximately 11:03 p.m., a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy/K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop at West 4th St. and Campbell St. on a vehicle being driven by a subject with a Revoked Driver’s License. The deputy observed drug contraband in the vehicle upon making contact with the occupants of the vehicle. The driver and passenger were both taken into custody. During a search of the vehicle the following items were located, a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, digital scales and U.S. Currency.
As a result of the stop Shawna L. Matchett, 46, of Flora, was arrested for the offenses of Driving While License Revoked, Obstructing Justice, and Possession of Methamphetamine 15-100 grams. Also arrested was Mathew J. McWhorter, 34, of Flora, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine. Both individuals are currently incarcerated in the Clay County Jail awaiting their first appearance in Clay County Court.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Flora Police Department. The charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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