Idaho woman arrested for meth

COLFAX — A Clarkia, Idaho, woman was booked into the Whitman County Jail this morning on a charges of possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine.

Betty Nash, 56, was held without bail overnight and her first appearance was scheduled for today.

Nash was stopped by Whitman County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Michael Jordan about 9 p.m. Dec. 28 on Main Street for a brake light not working.

While talking to Nash, Jordan observed signs of recent drug use, including sweating despite cold temperatures, shaking hands and burn marks on her fingertips and lips, according to the probable cause report.

A check of her ID revealed Nash had a previous felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance, a report said. During her conversation with Jordan, Nash allegedly admitted to having methamphetamine in her purse and allowed a search of the vehicle.

Marijuana, a methamphetamine pipe and methamphetamine were allegedly discovered, the report stated.

Nash was honest and cooperative, the report said.