Carmi, IL — Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, would like to release information concerning the arrests of
two individuals from Virginia Beach, Virginia, following a traffic stop on Interstate 64 in rural Wayne County on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at approximately 6:08 p.m.
Those arrested were Nathan R. Morean, 24, and Kristina A. Rayburn, 23.
According to Captain Hodge, on Tuesday evening, an ISP District 19 Trooper stopped a 2014 U-Haul truck on Interstate 64 at
milepost 110 for having only one headlight. While speaking with the driver, Nathan R. Morean, the Trooper detected the odor of cannabis
emitting from inside the vehicle. Two Wayne County Deputy Sheriffs, along with a K-9 Unit, responded and assisted at the scene. A K-9 search of the vehicle indicated the presence of contraband.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, 30 grams of cannabis, a small amount of methamphetamine, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia were discovered. In addition, two handguns, one rifle, 78 rounds of ammunition, and a spring-loaded knife were located. A total of $12,158 in U.S. currency was also seized.
Morean was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a Class 3 Felony, Possession of Cannabis (less than 30 grams), a Class A Misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor. Rayburn was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine (less than 5 grams), a Class 3 Felony, Possession of Cannabis (less than 30 grams), a Class A Misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon, a Class A Misdemeanor. Morean and Rayburn were transported to the Wayne County Jail in Fairfield, Illinois, where they were held pending a court appearance.
Captain Hodge stated, “As we have seen so often before, aggressive enforcement of a traffic violation, an equipment violation in this
instance, has resulted in the removal of drugs and guns from our highways. District 19 Troopers will continue to focus on traffic enforcement, as well as, other efforts to rid our highways and communities of illegal drugs and weapons.”