SALEM — A 41-year-old Pekin resident faces multiple drug-related allegations following her arrest by the Salem City Police Department on Sunday afternoon.
According to records from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Lacey Morris was taken into custody and booked into the Washington County Detention Center on July 19, 2026, at approximately 4:14 p.m. under booking number 65628.
Overview of Charges
Officers with the Salem City Police Department arrested Morris on five distinct drug offenses:
- Possession of methamphetamine (2 counts)
- Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance
- Possession or use of a legend drug or precursor
- Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia
Morris remains held at the Washington County Detention Center pending her initial court appearance, where official formal charges will be filed by the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office, and bail terms will be evaluated.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through a fair and due legal process. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
