Three Saint Louis people are in a local jail for allegedly distributing heroin. According to Scott County sheriff Rick Walter, the trio was arrested Friday night after an undercover drug sting. 28-year-old Thomas Wheeler, 31-year-old Ginny Wattler, and 32-year-old Scott McGuire are all charged with one felony count of distribution of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Scott County received a tip that Heroin was being transported between Saint Louis and Sikeston. Detectives arranged a purchase of 600-dollars worth Friday night near Sikeston High School. After the sale, the three suspects were taken into custody. They are in Scott County Jail on 75-thousand-dollars cash only bond.
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