Quincy Traffic Stop Results In Two Meth-Related Arrests

Two Adams County residents are currently lodged in the Adams County Jail following a Quincy traffic stop that resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine.

Following an investigation initiated by the West Central Illinois Task Force, 37-year-old Jennifer L. Daugherty of Mendon and 31-year-old Dustin Parsons (currently reported homeless) were stopped near 2nd and Maine in Quincy shortly before midnight on September 6. Both are suspected of trafficking methamphetamine ICE from the state of Missouri.

According to an Illinois State Police release, the two were found to be in possession of 50 or more grams of methamphetamine ICE during a search of the vehicle and persons.
Daugherty was arrested on the charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, 15-100 grams. Parson was arrested on the charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, less than 5 grams.

Quincy Police Department and Adams County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the ongoing investigation and additional arrests are expected.