Felony Drug Arrest

Press Release

Subject: Felony Drug Arrest
Date: April 9, 2026

Arrest Details:

 Arrested Individual: Stephanie Cantrell, age 44, of Lewistown, Missouri
 Arrest Date: April 6, 2026
 Arrest Location: Lewis County Sheriff's Office
 Arrest Agency: Lewis County Sheriff's Office  
 Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance

Incident Background:

 Date of Incident: January 30, 2026
 Location: Lewistown, Missouri
 Time: 9:25 p.m.

Details:

On January 30, 2026, Deputy Toby Moss was on routine patrol near Lewistown, Missouri, when he observed a vehicle with a non-operational tail light. He conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Stephanie Cantrell. During the course of the traffic stop, Deputy Moss requested consent to search the vehicle, which was granted by Ms. Cantrell.

While searching the vehicle, Deputy Moss located two Ziploc baggies containing a crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine, glass smoking pipes, a digital scale, and other related items. The crystal substance field-tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine and weighed approximately 15 grams.

Ms. Cantrell was released pending further investigation.

Deputy Toby Moss submitted a request for formal charges for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

On February 10, 2026, Lewis County Prosecutor Chelsea Fellinger filed formal charges alleging Ms. Cantrell committed the Class D felony offense of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and the Class A misdemeanor offense of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

On February 11, 2026, the Honorable Corey Moon, Associate Judge of Lewis County, issued a warrant for Ms. Cantrell and set bond at $20,000.00.

On April 6, 2026, Ms. Cantrell surrendered herself to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and the court. She posted bond and was subsequently released.

The Lewis County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Knox County Sheriff's Department, and Clark County Sheriff's Department.

"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."

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Contact Information:

 Lewis County Sheriff's Office
 Phone: 573-767-5287
 Website: www.lewiscosheriff.org