Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force Nabs Woman with Meth, Cash, and More
Agents with the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force and the New Boston Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a white Mitsubishi Galant in the 4000 block of Gallia Street in New Boston, Ohio. The vehicle was searched after multiple criminal indicators were observed. During the search of the vehicle, agents found approximately 236g of methamphetamine, digital scales, $991 in cash, and other items. Paraphernalia used for drug use was also seized. The estimated street value of the Methamphetamine seized is $11,800.
Agents later obtained consent to search the suspect’s residence. Agents located a small amount of Methamphetamine and misc. drug paraphernalia from inside the suspect’s home.
Arrested was Kimberly L. Wesley, age 42, of New Boston, Ohio. Ms. Wesley was charged with Possession of Drugs-Schedule I or II, a felony of the 1st degree, and Trafficking in Drugs-Schedule I or II, a felony of the 1st degree. Additional charges will be forwarded to the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration.
Anyone wishing to leave drug information for the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force, to phone the Task Force tip line at (740) 354-5656 or email drugs@sciotocountysheriff.com. All information will be kept confidential and anonymous.
Ohio Attorney General David Yost, New Boston Police Chief Carl Compton, Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer, Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman, Pike County Prosecutor Michael Davis, and Pike County Sheriff Tracy Evans announced the arrest.