A Florida woman who was pulled over for having a loud muffler was allegedly hiding drugs in her dentures. Manatee County authorities said 56-year-old Theresa DeMarco and her passenger both appeared very nervous when they were stopped. During a search of the car, a deputy found a hydromorphone pill on the passenger’s seat.
The passenger, 36-year-old Mary Winchell was arrested and told the deputy that DeMarco was hiding pills in her dentures. According to the arrest report, when confronted, DeMarco removed the pills and swallowed them. After a hospital evaluation she was charged with possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence. Her companion was also charged with possession.
