Three Individuals Plead Not Guilty to Drug Charges

Three individuals entered pleas of not guilty on various drug charges in Clinton Circuit Court Monday.

Both Scottie Taylor and Benjamin Hemmerling were out on bond for a previous, unrelated drug arrest at the time this new offense occurred.

Taylor is charged with Possession of a Narcotic Drug, a Level 6 Felony; Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; Possession of a Syringe, a Level 6 Felony; and Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.

Both Hemmerling and Stacie Cooper are charged with Possession of a Narcotic Drug, a Level 6 Felony; Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; and Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.

Trial date for all three individuals is set for October 9.