According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Billy G. Tipsword, 56 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine.
The arrest occurred on 01/07/17 at 11:03am in the 1300 block of Dewitt Ave in Mattoon. The charge alleges Mr. Tipsword was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police, and during that time Mr. Tipsword was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine.