A Warren man was arrested Sunday, October 5, 2025, after a traffic stop in Drew County led to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
According to the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tyler Grant was patrolling the area of Highway 278 West near the Monticello Sports Complex when he observed a motorcycle leaving the complex at a high rate of speed, traveling eastbound toward Monticello.
Deputy Grant conducted a traffic stop on the motorcycle, which was driven by 53-year-old Mark Womble of Warren. Authorities say Womble, a level 2 sex offender currently on parole, was searched during the stop. Deputies reportedly found a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia.
Womble was arrested and charged with speeding, no motorcycle endorsement, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.
The case has been turned over to the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force. Womble’s bond was set at $20,000, and he is currently being held at the Drew County Detention Facility.
Sheriff Tim Nichols thanked Monticello Police Department Patrol Sergeant Parker Carter for assisting during the stop.
