A Kaiser man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Osage Beach led to the seizure of over 100 grams of methamphetamine.
According to court documents, an Osage Beach Police Officer was patrolling a business on Osage Beach Parkway on Wednesday night when he saw a man enter a car and drive off. The officer recognized the driver as Michael Hartwell and knew that Hartwell did not have a valid license.
Authorities also had prior intelligence from the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force indicating that Hartwell was transporting large quantities of methamphetamine.
K9 Alert and Drug Seizure
After initiating a traffic stop, K9 Officer Freya alerted officers to the presence of drugs in Hartwell’s sedan. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found:
Four bags containing 107 grams of methamphetamine
Various items of drug paraphernalia
Charges Filed
Camden County prosecutors have charged Michael Hartwell with:
Trafficking Drugs – First Degree
Ongoing Investigation
Hartwell remains in custody as law enforcement continues its investigation. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of local police and drug task forces in combating meth distribution in Mid-Missouri.
