Date: January 7, 2018
SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTIES MAKE FELONY DRUG ARREST ALONG OLD HIGHWAY 40 NEAR STEPHENS
Arrested person information:
Shaun Shannon, 43, of Columbia
Narrative:
On January 6, 2018, the Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney charged Shaun Shannon, 43, of Columbia with FELONY Possession of a Controlled Substance (crack cocaine). The charge was the result of a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office investigation conducted along Old Highway 40 near Stephens.
On that date, at approximately 2:08 AM, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit was patrolling the Stephens area. During the patrol, the K9 unit came upon suspicious activity in the area; precisely, two subjects walking in the roadway. One of the subjects was identified as Shaun Shannon, 43, of Columbia. During the course of the investigation, Shannon was found to possess crack cocaine.
Shannon was arrested and transported to the Callaway County Jail. Shannon later posted a court set bond of $4,500.00 and was released pending court appearance.
*** Callaway County deputies continue work with other law enforcement agencies and community partners to curb drug abuse throughout the county, which so many times lead to other offenses such as burglary and stealing. Citizens are reminded they can report drug related activity to Crimestopper’s at 573-592-2474 or online at www.callawaysheriff.org. ***
The investigation is ongoing and further charges could be forthcoming. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME.
End of press release.
** All suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law **
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