New Boston – On 3/16/2023, 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 located approximately 236g of Methamphetamine, digital scales, $991 in cash and misc. drug paraphernalia. 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 residence.
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.
