Tipton Resident Among Two Arrested for Drugs

Two people were arrested on drug charges in Tipton on Tuesday after a report of suspicious activity.

According to a press release from the Moniteau County Sheriff's office, deputies stopped a vehicle in Tipton upon the report of suspicious activity.

Deputies made contact with two people inside the vehicle and reportedly obtained a consent to search. Officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Arrested was 40-year old Kathryn C. Swafford, of Tipton, and 23-year old Roberto L. Oropeza, of Russellville, MO.

Swafford and Oropeza were both taken to the Moniteau County Jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond had a bond of $25,000.