NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Moncks Corner woman is facing multiple drug charges after North Charleston police say they found suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine inside her vehicle during a patrol at a motel known for narcotics complaints.
According to the North Charleston Police Department, an officer was patrolling the Rodeway Inn on Ashley Phosphate Road around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday when he spotted a woman slumped over the steering wheel of a parked vehicle behind the property. The woman was identified as 48‑year‑old Tara Vaughn.
Police noted the officer had prior encounters with Vaughn earlier this year involving narcotics use.
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When asked whether there were drugs or paraphernalia in the vehicle, Vaughn told the officer there were needles in the back seat. She retrieved a bag and handed it over, and officers reported finding needles, needle caps, cotton, and a blue substance inside.
Officers then asked Vaughn to step out of the vehicle and conducted a probable‑cause search.
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Suspected fentanyl and meth found, police say
During the search, investigators found:
- A small brown envelope in the center console containing a clear plastic bag with approximately 0.75 grams of a white crystal‑like substance that field‑tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine
- A brown plastic bag containing about 0.17 grams of a blue powder‑like substance
- A folded note card containing approximately 0.26 grams of a blue rock‑like substance
Police say both blue substances field‑tested presumptive positive for fentanyl.
Charges and booking
Vaughn was arrested and charged with:
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
- Possession of Methamphetamine
She was transported to the Al Cannon Detention Center. The arrest occurred at 2311 Ashley Phosphate Road.
