Arrest Made after Traffic Stop

Jasper- The Jasper Police arrested a woman for possession.

35-year-old Jessie Hughes was stopped for speeding Sunday afternoon. Officers report the incident happening at 30th and Mill Streets. Hughes was believed to be under the influence at the time of the stop, so she was transported to memorial hospital for a chemical test.

Results of that test revealed meth, amphetamines, and cannabis in Hughes’ system. She was arrested and charged with OWI, possession of a legend drug, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

**All charges are mere accusations. All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, by a jury of their peers.**