According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Lonnie W. Sowell Jr., 56 years of age of Charleston, IL, for Possession of Methamphetamine. The arrest occurred on 05/12/18 at 3:59pm in the 1500 block of Lafayette Ave in Mattoon.
The charge alleges that on 5/12/18, Police made contact with and arrested Mr. Sowell regarding an active Coles County warrant for his arrest, and during this time, Mr. Sowell had possession of Methamphetamine. Mr. Sowell was taken to the Coles County Jail.