Rural Effingham Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

A rural Effingham woman was taken into custody on drug charges.

Early Monday, Effingham County deputies obtained information and evidence of illegal narcotics distribution activity occurring in the 14000 block of North Romany Lane. Deputies subsequently obtained a search warrant for the residence. Deputies took 32-year-old Tabatha S. Arrasmith into custody without incident.

Effingham County deputies were assisted by the Effingham City/County Special Response Team and the South Eastern Illinois Drug Task Force. During the investigation and search, several items of drug paraphernalia and narcotics were located.

Arrasmith was cited for delivery of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine, possession of less than five grams of meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also arrested on a warrant from Bond County alleging possession of a controlled substance and possession of hypodermic needles.

Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns said of the arrest, "This is a good example of members of the public cooperating with the police, and the different police agencies in the area working together. Some of these suspected narcotics are very dangerous, and we are glad they are no longer out in our community."

Arrasmith was being held in Effingham County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.