COOPER COUNTY — A Boonville man is facing drug charges in Cooper County following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

John Jegglin Stegner III is charged with possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence.

A probable cause statement says a small amount of methamphetamine was located inside of the suspect vehicle. Stegner allegedly tried to discard of bag containing at least 15 grams of methamphetamine at the scene.

No court dates are scheduled at this time.

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