Two Audrain County residents were taken into custody last week and face drug-related charges. During the morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 3, members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, Mexico Department of Public Safety, and Missouri State Highway Patrol executed a narcotics-related search warrant in the 1300 block of North Washington Street in Mexico. As a result of the search, fentanyl, imitation controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia were located and seized. Teddy Memphis Baugh-Helton, 20, of Mexico, was arrested for delivery or manufacture of imitation controlled substances, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains in the Audrain County Jail pending the formal filing of charges by the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Midday, members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, and Missouri State Highway Patrol executed a narcotics-related search warrant in the 400 block of 2nd Street in Rush Hill.As a result of the search, multiple fentanyl-filled capsules and drug paraphernalia were located and seized. Brynna Nicole Beamer, 19, of Rush Hill, was arrested for drug trafficking in the first degree and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She remains in the Audrain County Jail pending the formal filing of charges by the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

The Audrain County Sheriff and his staff remain committed to working with our communities, community partners, and other area law enforcement agencies to make Audrain County a safe place to work and live. The support of and input from the community is appreciated. Citizens are reminded that crime tips may be provided anonymously by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 and/or online at https://www.audrainsheriff.com/report-a-crime.