Deputies recover stolen vehicle, arrest pair on drug charges

COLP, Ill., (KBSI) — Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested two people on drug charges Wednesday evening.

Deputies patrolling the village of Colp observed a stolen vehicle from Herrin, Illinois, backed into an alley between Johnson and Lincoln streets around 7:26 p.m.

A felony stop was conducted, and the driver, Keontae M. Morris, and passenger, Larissa M. Watson, were detained without incident.

A search of the vehicle uncovered a pill bottle labeled with Morris’ name and a bag containing methamphetamine in the hoodie pocket.

Both suspects were placed in separate patrol vehicles. Upon removing Watson, deputies found another bag containing methamphetamine in the rear seat.

Watson disclosed that she had a smoking device in her pants, which was recovered at the Williamson County Jail.

Morris was cited for possession of a stolen vehicle, methamphetamine possession, and driving without a valid license.

Watson was cited for methamphetamine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both were transported to the Williamson County Jail.

The sheriff’s office thanked Williamson County State’s Attorney Ted Hampson for his assistance in the investigation.