Auxvasse woman arrested on drug charges

Ashing
Ashing

An Auxvasse woman was arrested Sunday on drug charges, according to Lt. Curtis Hall, of the Callaway County Sheriff's Office.

While patrolling County Road 135 near Williamsburg at 5:10 a.m., a deputy found Mary Ashing, 27, in a parked vehicle blocking the road. The deputy investigated, Hall said, and found evidence of drug possession and drug sales in the vehicle.

Ashing was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and taken to the Callaway County Jail. She later posted a bond and was released pending court appearance.

The Sheriff's Office encourages drug related activity to Crimestoppers at 573-592-2474 or online at callawaysheriff.org.