Headlines 30 March 2023

New Boston woman arrested after 236 grams of meth allegedly seized from vehicle

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Scioto County Sheriff's Office

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 have announced the arrest of a New Boston woman.

On March 16, agents with the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force, with assistance from 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. Multiple criminal indicators were observed, and consent was obtained to search the vehicle.

Upon a search of the vehicle, agents allegedly located approximately 236 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, $991 in cash and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. The estimated street value of the methamphetamine seized is $11,800.

Agents later obtained consent to search the suspect’s residence.  Agents allegedly located a small amount of methamphetamine and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia from inside the suspect’s residence.

Arrested was Kimberly L. Wesley, 42, of New Boston. Wesley was charged with possession of drugs, Schedule I or II, a felony of the first degree; and trafficking in drugs, Schedule I or II, a felony of the first 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 may phone the Task Force tip line at (740) 354-5656 or email drugs@sciotocountysheriff.com. All information will be kept confidential and anonymous.

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