Traffic infraction+drugs= arrest

COLFAX—A woman who appeared at the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office allegedly while high was arrested after drugs were discovered in the vehicle she was riding in.

According to the arrest report, Joann Nettleingham, 44, Spokane, appeared at the Sheriff’s Office Aug. 13 wanting items seized during a previous case. While speaking with Sergeant Michael Jordan, Nettleingham exhibited signs of intoxication by a controlled substance.

Concerned about the potential of her driving in that state, Sgt. Jordan observed her as she left and entered a vehicle as a passenger, according to the report. When the car pulled away, he noticed a side taillight broken and made a traffic stop.

The driver was identified as Richmond McKee. He did not have a license and also exhibited signs of drug use. McKee allegedly admitted to having drug paraphernalia on him and was arrested for use of drug paraphernalia. At the time, Nettleingham was allowed to leave the scene.

A search warrant for the vehicle was obtained, Nettleingham was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and was booked into Whitman County Jail as she is currently facing other drug charges, according to the report. McKee was released pending charges.