Drug Arrest

On November 23, 2017, David M. Butler, age 54, of La Grange, Missouri was arrested on one count of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, a class D felony. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff's Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol went to 32811 Willow Street, La Grange, Missouri regarding a citizen complaint.  While at the residence, law enforcement located several drug related items.  Butler was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.  A second subject, Matthew Porter, age 39, of Quincy, Illinois was arrested for possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor.  He was released after being issued a summons.

Mr. Butler remains lodged in the Lewis County Jail, in lieu of a $10,000 cash only bond.