Just Forgot: Florida Woman Allegedly Hid Syringes and Fentanyl Bag in Her 'Prison Wallet'

A 34-year-old woman from Florida was taken into custody following the discovery of several syringes and a bag of fentanyl concealed on her person, according to local law enforcement.

Jessica Reno is facing serious allegations, including smuggling a controlled substance and possession of fentanyl, as detailed in records from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

The incident that led to her arrest was initially unrelated to drug offenses. On June 15, Reno was stopped by police due to a mismatched license plate—one assigned to a Ford vehicle but found on her Chevrolet pickup truck. Additionally, the deputy noted that the driver's side seatbelt was improperly secured.

As the deputy activated emergency lights and sirens, Reno reportedly delayed pulling over, continuing to drive for about 30 seconds despite having multiple safe areas to stop. When approached, she claimed she was on the phone with her daughter, which explained her slow response. During the interaction, she admitted to not having a valid driver's license and mentioned an upcoming court date related to her license suspension.

The traffic stop confirmed that Reno was driving with an expired registration and without insurance. She apologized for not wearing her seatbelt, citing being "in a rush."

After being read her rights, Reno acknowledged her awareness of the suspended license and explained that she had borrowed a friend's license plate after her own had "blown off" about six days prior.

It was during the arrest process that the drug-related issues emerged. A female deputy was called in to conduct a search following Reno's arrest. The affidavit states that Reno was informed about the potential for additional charges if any contraband was found on her person. She denied having anything else.

Upon booking at the local jail, deputies discovered a black sock hidden in Reno's vaginal cavity. Inside the sock were six capped syringes and a bag containing a white powdery substance. When questioned about the substance, Reno identified it as fentanyl.

The substance was field-tested and confirmed to be fentanyl, weighing approximately three grams in total packaging and two grams unpackaged. In a follow-up interview after booking, Reno initially claimed she had forgotten about the items but later expressed fear of becoming "sick" if she disclosed more information. Ultimately, she admitted to purchasing the fentanyl that same day.