Bloomington Police arrest two women for drugs and defaced firearm

Posted on May 12, 2020
Bloomington Police arrested Grace Taylor (left) and Abigail Wingler (right) on drug charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Two 19-year old’s are facing drug possession and sale charges.

Police says officers initiated a traffic stop near Maple Hill Rd. and Wylie Dr. on Monday around 12:15 a.m.

Police arrested Abigail Wingler, 19, of New Orleans, Louisiana, for

  • Possession of a controlled substance

Wingler is being held on a $10,000 Personal Recognizance bond.

Additionally, Police arrested Grace Taylor, 19, of Fairbury for:

  • Meth Delivery <5 Grams
  • Possession of Meth
  • Possession of a Firearm with a defaced serial number
  • Manufacture/Delivery Cannabis / 30-500 Grams
  • Possession of Cannabis/>100-500 Grams
  • Possession amount controlled substance
  • Firearm without valid FOID
  • Illegal possession of ammunition/No FOID

Taylor is being held on a $20,000 Personal Recognizance bond with court.

Wingler and Taylor are currently being held at the McLean County Jail.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected]. 

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