Crossville Woman Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Etowah County
ETOWAH COUNTY — A Crossville woman is facing serious drug trafficking charges after authorities discovered more than a pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, officials announced Monday.
Agents with the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit and the Marshall County Drug Task Force stopped 51-year-old Christi Peppers for a traffic violation on October 23. During the stop, investigators said they located 1.5 pounds of meth, Clonazepam, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm inside the vehicle.
Peppers was arrested and booked into the Etowah County Jail at 7:23 p.m. She is being held on a $100,000 cash bond. Authorities noted that Peppers was on federal probation at the time of the arrest.
Officials say additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
Arrest Information:
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Name: Christi Peppers
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Age: 51
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Gender: Female
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Race: White
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Arresting Agency: Etowah County Sheriff’s Office
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Primary Charge: Drug Trafficking
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Bond: $100,000 Cash
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