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COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed a felony drug charge against a Kentucky man after a traffic stop in Allen County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 180 grams of suspected fentanyl worth approximately $27,000.
On February 20, at 5:53 p.m., troopers stopped a 2007 Chevy Tahoe with Kentucky registration for following too close and marked lanes violations on Interstate 75. While interacting with the occupants, troopers detected the odor of raw marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed a vacuum-sealed package in the center console containing 180 grams of suspected fentanyl.
The driver, Timothy T. Massengale, 47, Richmond, Ky., was incarcerated in the Allen County jail and charged with possession of fentanyl, a first-degree felony.
If convicted, he could face up to 11 years in prison and up to a $20,000 fine.
A photo of the seized contraband is available for download on the Patrol’s website at www.statepatrol.ohio.gov
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