On Saturday at around 1:05 p.m., North Charleston police patrolling the Rodeway Inn on Ashley Phosphate Road noticed a woman slumped over the steering wheel of a parked car. The woman, identified as 48-year-old Tara Vaughn, had prior contact with officers earlier this year related to narcotics use.
Search and Evidence
When questioned, Vaughn admitted to having needles in the back seat. She handed officers a bag containing needles, caps, cotton, and a blue substance. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed:
- About 0.75 grams of a white crystal-like substance (methamphetamine) in the center console
- Approximately 0.17 grams of blue powder (fentanyl)
- About 0.26 grams of blue rock-like substance (fentanyl) in a folded note card
Charges and Booking
Vaughn was charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of methamphetamine. She was taken to the Al Cannon Detention Center.
