CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale woman was arrested after narcotics were found inside of a purse in her possession during a traffic stop.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says on November 10, Sherlyn Shulda, 53, was a passenger in a vehicle that broke multiple traffic laws and was pulled by deputies near Carterville. A police dog sniffed the vehicle and indicated illegal drugs were inside. The WCSO says methamphetamine and other controlled substances were stashed inside of a purse laying on the passenger floorboard.

Sheryln Shulda was charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.  She was released from custody with a December 6th court date.