Meth trafficking arrest

Ashley M. Jaggie

A St. Louis woman is facing multiple charges following a recent drug arrest.

 Ashley M. Jaggie, 36, of St. Louis, was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, delivery of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine (between 100 and 400 grams) in connection with a May 14 incident. 

Jaggie was also charged with endangering the life or health of a child. 

She was taken into police custody on July 9.

Jaggie has been denied pretrial release following a hearing held at the Monroe County Courthouse. 

The charges stem from a long-term investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois and Columbia Police Department.

Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon commended all those who assisted the CPD and MEGSI with this case, including the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police. 

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