Cell search brings MC woman’s felony charges to 7

A cell search in the Marion County Detention Center Saturday has led to two additional felony charges being filed against 32-year-old Stephanie Kerley of Flippin, who was already facing five drug offenses following her arrest Oct. 10th.According to the probable cause affidavit, the latest charges follow a black baggie appearing to be part of a rubber glove discovered on Kerley’s person during the cell search Oct. 13th. When the jail matron retrieved the partial glove, inside she discovered a rock-like substance field testing positive for methamphetamine.

Kerley has now been charged with furnishing prohibited articles and possession of a controlled substance.

She was one of two individuals arrested following a fleeing incident involving a sheriff’s patrol unit striking the car they were traveling in.

The vehicle was driven by 32-year-old Jason Biddle of Mountain Home, who is charged with four felony drug offenses.

Biddle lost control of the vehicle being pursued by law enforcement, coming to rest in a ditch striking a fence. The car began trying to drive out of the ditch, with the deputy attempting to pull his car in front of the vehicle as it pulled out.

The deputy was unable to stop on the wet grass and collided with Biddle’s car as it drove toward the officer. The damage to Biddle’s vehicle was limited to a dented plastic bumper with a scuff mark. The patrol unit appeared undamaged.

A search of Biddle’s vehicle revealed substances appearing to be methamphetamine, marijuana, and Xanax, along with drug paraphernalia.

Kerley said she did not know what was in the vehicle. She said they were parked in the road to have sex, and Biddle fled when the officer drove up behind them.

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