Two Alliance residents face felony drug charges.

On the evening of September 11, officers responded to a report of Kelly Clark, 34, allegedly using marijuana in front of her children, all of whom are under 13.

According to the APD Affidavit for Custody, officers made contact with her at her home and requested to enter her residence. After Clark agreed, they began conducting a field sobriety test and noticed signs of impairment. She had admitted to using marijuana two hours prior to officer’s contact with her. Clark handed them a burnt cigarette she identified as marijuana. Clark then led the officers to her basement where she claimed to have used the drugs.

Police observed an electronic scale and glass ashtray on a table in the living area of the basement where they noticed a white, crystal substance which tested positive as methamphetamine using a presumptive field test kit.

Officers then obtained a search warrant for the residence which resulted in the finding of marijuana, several plastic baggies both empty with white powder residue and filled with white crystal substance, and other paraphenalia.

Also found were pieces of mail addressed to Brian Chesson, 42.

Clark revealed that Chesson lives with her and both were arrested.

Clark has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class II Felony, being under the influence of a controlled substance, a Class III Misdemeanor, and possession of marijuana, 1 ounce or less which is an infraction. She is scheduled to be arraigned in Box Butte County Court on September 27.

Chesson is being charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class Two felony. His next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 20.

Both parties are free on bond.