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Kirksville woman behind bars, again
Posted: 01.23.2012 at 9:46 PM
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KIRKSVILLE, MO -- A Kirksville woman is back in jail facing drug charges once again. 

Sheila Risher,49, is charged with three counts of felony possession of a controlled substance: one count for meth, the other two for prescription drugs. 

According to court papers, Kirksville Police were called to Risher's residence regarding a D-F-S Issue. 

When officers got there, they conducted a search of the residence and found several items that tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers also found several prescription pills at the residence. 

Risher was on probation after entering alford pleas to two previous drug charges: One count of Felony Possession and one count of attempt to manufacture. 

A probation violation warrant was also issued Monday.

She's being held in the Adair County Jail without bond.

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