Bonne Terre Man Arrested After Officers Find Suspected Methamphetamine During Welfare Check

Bonne Terre, Mo. (KFMO) - A Bonne Terre man was arrested Monday after officers conducting a welfare check allegedly discovered a large amount of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine. 

According to the Bonne Terre Police Department, officers were made aware on September 7, 2026 of a subject who appeared to be passed out inside a vehicle near the Shell Station.

Officers located the vehicle and conducted a welfare check on the occupant.

During the course of the investigation, officers reportedly discovered the subject was allegedly in possession of a large amount of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The 30-year-old man was subsequently arrested and transported to the St. Francois County Jail.

The Bonne Terre Police Department says a report has been submitted to the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office requesting charges of possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance.

No charges have been formally filed based on the information provided.

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