Benld Man Charged With Meth Possession in Macoupin County

GILLESPIE — Brayden D. Parker, a 21-year-old man from Benld, was charged Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2025, with possession of methamphetamine, according to the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Parker faces one count of possession of meth, a Class 3 felony. Authorities allege that on June 25, 2025, he knowingly possessed less than five grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine.

The charge was filed based on probable cause and does not indicate guilt.

Parker, like all defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.