Chad McFarland |
Megan Shields |
In a separate
incident on Jan. 16, law
enforcement officials conducting a drug investigation at a residence on NE 364
Road, Osceola, made contact with Chad McFarland, 42, and Megan Shields, 25,
both of Independence. The investigation revealed McFarland and Shields to be in
possession of methamphetamines. A check of the individuals revealed both had
outstanding warrants from other counties.
On
Jan. 17, formal charges were filed with the St. Clair County Court charging
McFarland and Shields with a class C felony of possessing a controlled
substance. Bonds are set at $10,000 cash or surety.
Sheriff
Keeler stated he and his staff are committed to relentlessly pursuing any and
all illegal drug activity in St. Clair County.