METROPOLIS, IL — A Brookport woman was taken into custody following an arrest in Metropolis earlier this month.
According to an arrest summary released by the Metropolis Police Department, 38-year-old Ashley M. McKendree of Brookport was arrested on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was charged with:
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Possession of Methamphetamine
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
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Illegal possession of ammunition
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Updates regarding court proceedings will be provided as official records become available.
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