Numerous distribution arrests in court

BLOOMFIELD-Division two court in Stoddard County had a busy Thursday.

Judge John Spielman of Dunklin County presided over court for the day because Judge Joe Satterfield was away.

Individuals involved in three separate meth labs and a marijuana bust in Advance all had their day in court yesterday.

Four of the six individuals charged in relation to the first meth lab busted in Advance along Hwy. 25 were scheduled to appear Thursday.

Among them, Meghan Bell had her bond amended allowing her to be released on her own recognizance. Her case was continued and she is scheduled to appear again for a preliminary hearing on June 25.

David Best, Michael Mayo and Victoria Lela Nalley all had their cases continued to June 25 as well and they will all appear for preliminary hearings June 25.

Also in court Thursday were the three defendants charged in connection with a May 26 meth lab busted in Bernie.

Stephen Garrett Cantrell, Kevin Matthew Henson and Lauren Marie Story all had their cases continued to June 25 for preliminary hearings as well.

Another group in court were the three individuals arrested in Advance on June 12 for distribution of marijuana.

John L. Tate had his preliminary continued until July 30.

The two co-defendants, Tamika Tate and Anthony Williams had their preliminary hearings rescheduled for June 25.

Michelle D. Turner of Poplar Bluff appeared Thursday as well. She was charged with a Monday, June 15 bust near Dudley that resulted in the seizure of another shake and bake meth lab.

Turner had her arraignment postponed until June 25 to give her time to hire an attorney.

In an unrelated case, Charlie Glass of Bloomfield also appeared before Judge Spielman Thursday and waived his preliminary hearing. He is scheduled to appear before Judge Stephen Sharp at 10:30 a.m., July 15.

Glass is charged with the Class C felony of second degree statutory rape, two counts of the Class B felony of kidnapping and one count of the Class C felony of sexual abuse.