Two people are in custody following a traffic stop that led to multiple drug charges in Van Buren County. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around midnight on April 29 when a deputy stopped a vehicle traveling north on Highway 81 for speeding. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, authorities say they located 6.1 grams of marijuana and 31 grams of methamphetamine, along with items consistent with the use and sale of narcotics.
A passenger, Brian Curtis Ayers, 54, of Wayland, Missouri, was arrested and charged with drug tax stamp violation, possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine (second or subsequent offense), possession of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The driver, Amber Marie Swindler, 41, was also taken into custody and faces charges including possession of methamphetamine (second or subsequent offense), possession of marijuana (second or subsequent offense), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both individuals remain in custody.
Authorities remind the public that all charges are accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.