Crime And Law

Wanted woman also faces drug charges, Mercer County sheriff says

MERCER COUNTY — A 27-year-old woman arrested Wednesday on an outstanding warrant also faces drug charges.

During the arrest of Deanna Nicole Chittum, deputies found a loaded syringe with suspected methamphetamine, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said Thursday.

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Chittum’s bond was set at $50,000 by Municipal Court Judge Katherine Speelman.

The case has been forwarded to the county prosecutor for consideration of additional drug-related charges, Grey said.

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