A Francesville woman was arrested on multiple drug charges Sunday, but not before allegedly resisting police officers. Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office say they pulled over a car driven by Kimberly Mitchell, 54, in the area of U.S. 421 and State Road 14. While speaking with her, officers say they smelled raw marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Deputies say Mitchell was being uncooperative, and a Medaryville Police officer was called to assist. Mitchell eventually agreed to exit the vehicle, according to police. At that point, police say they noticed she had a knife.
As they were trying to secure it, officers say Mitchell took something out of her pocket. She allegedly refued to give it to police and began physically resisting them. Police were finally able to get a hold of the item, and they say it turned out to be a plastic bag containing methamphetamine. Further investigation reportedly turned up more meth, marijuana, controlled substances, and items pointing to their sale or distribution.
Mitchell was booked into the Pulaski County Jail on numerous initial felony charges, including Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Dealing in Marijuana, Dealing in Controlled Substance, Possession of a Legend Drug, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. She also faces three misdemeanor charges.
