According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Melissa A. Wheatley, 47 years of age of Charleston, IL, for the offenses of Driving While License Suspended, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest occurred on 3/16/18 at 2:15pm in the 1800 block of Dakota Ave in Mattoon.
The charges allege that on 3/16/18, Ms. Wheatley was stopped for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, and at the time had possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ms. Wheatley posted bond and was released.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.