Man and Woman from Independence Arrested in Caldwell County

A man and a woman from Independence were arrested just before noon on Thursday in Caldwell County.

Two reports from the Missouri Highway Patrol say that 30-year-old Johnny F. Beauregard was arrested with preliminary charges of felony possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia with a prior drug offense, and driving while suspended.

Also arrested was 27-year-old Hannah M. Kennedy with preliminary charges of felony possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both suspects were taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center to be held for 24 hours.