West Bend, IA (KICD)– A Mallard woman is facing drug charges following a traffic stop last week southwest of West Bend.

A deputy with the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office initiated the stop shortly before 6:30 Tuesday evening in the 5500 mile of 485th Street.

Following an investigation, 39-year-old Taralyne Johnson was charged with possession of a controlled substance-third or subsequent offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended.

Johnson was booked into jail to await her initial court appearance.