Charleston couple arrested on drug charges

Lisa Lynn Thurman-Buttry

CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple's arraignment is set for today after their arrest on drug charges in Mississippi County.

According to Missouri Case.net, Billy Joe Buttry, 55, and Lisa Lynn Thurman-Buttry, 46, of Charleston were arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on charges of manufacturing or attempting to manufacture marijuana in a residence with a child or within 2,000 feet of a school, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia - amphetamine/ methamphetamine.

Arraignment is set for 9:15 a.m. today in Mississippi County Associate Court before Judge T. Lynn Brown.

Billy Joe Buttry

Bond is set at $75,000 cash or surety for each, and as of press time they remain in custody in the Mississippi County Jail.