WASHINGTON COUNTY — A 19-year-old Granite City woman was charged Monday morning in Washington County court with trafficking a controlled substance, along with other drug-related offenses.

Bail was set at $40,000 for Mary Lou Stevens, who is charged with Class 2 felony trafficking, Class 3 felony possession with the intent to distribute, and Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance.

Stevens was taken into custody following an investigation that resulted in a warrant being issued for her arrest.

She pleaded not guilty in court Monday and indicted she would hire a private attorney. She’s next scheduled to appear in court August 6 for a preliminary hearing and first appearance with private counsel.