Bonne Terre Woman Arrested for Felony Drug Possession, Leaving Scene of Accident

Washington Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A Bonne Terre woman was arrested Sunday morning in Washington County on felony drug possession and hit-and-run charges, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Authorities say 29-year-old Brooklyn R. Brownlee was taken into custody at 10:56 a.m. on February 2. Brownlee was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance—identified as 18 pills containing opium or its derivative totaling 3 grams—and felony leaving the scene of an accident. Brownlee was booked into the Washington County Jail and later released.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.

Editors note: Original information obtained from the MSHP indicated that the suspect was male, however it was discovered incorrect.