Three facing drug, other charges in Todd County

Three people are facing methamphetamine related charges, tampering with physical evidence and more in relation to two separate incidents in Todd County.

According to Sheriff Tracy White, deputies stopped a vehicle for displaying blue lights. A K9 indicted on the vehicle driven by 20-year old Kayan Garrett of Guthrie and a search of the vehicle allegedly revealed methamphetamine, a stolen handgun and drug paraphernalia.

Garrett was arrested and charged with trafficking in meth, DUI, receiving stolen property, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper use of blue lights.

A passenger in the vehicle, 22-year old Aaron Threkel of Elkton was charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence.

In a separate incident, deputies were called to investigate a woman thought to be in possession of meth on Thursday. Investigation revealed that 22-year old Cierra Chesnee of South Carolina allegedly had the substance, but before deputies could seize it, Chesnee reportedly swallowed the small baggy containing the meth.

She was taken to a local hospital for treatment and was charged with possession of meth and tampering with evidence.