Traffic Stop Results In Three Arrests

BENTONVILLE — Three people were arrested Tuesday on drug charges by Benton County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop at the intersection of Arkansas 72 and Price Coffee Road near Bentonville.

Sgt. Andy Lee, who heads the gang unit for the Sheriff’s Office, said when the occupants stepped out of the vehicle, detectives saw a plastic bag containing about 8 grams of methamphetamine on the front seat.

Lee said the detectives searched the vehicle and found a loaded .380-caliber semiautomatic handgun with the serial numbers removed. Detectives also found digital scales and two syringes, along with what they believe were stolen personal checks, Lee said.

Aaron Sheets, 29, of Bella Vista was the driver. The passengers were Dasha Castleman, 23, of Pea Ridge and Brennon Fetherolf, 20, of Bella Vista. The three were taken to the jail.

Jail staff found an additional 4 grams of methamphetamine and a small bag of marijuana concealed under Castleman’s clothing, Lee said.

Lee said Sheets is a parolee on active supervision. Castleman and Fetherolf are on probation and being supervised by the Arkansas Department of Community Correction.

The three were arrested in connection with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, a Class Y felony; and possession of a controlled substance with the purpose to deliver, a Class B felony. They also were arrested in connection with possession of drug paraphernalia, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a defaced firearm, all Class D felonies. The three were arrested on a misdemeanor possession charge in connection with the marijuana.

The three were being held Wednesday in the Benton County Jail awaiting bond hearings.

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