STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says a Newell woman has been arrested after leading authorities on a chase early Wednesday morning.
Authorities say shortly before 2:00 a.m. on January 5th, a Meade County deputy initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near mile marker 39. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as 56-year-old Kimberly Rich of Newell. Rich advised the deputy that she was currently on parole and that she was subject to warrantless search. When the deputy indicated to her that he would be searching the vehicle, Rich fled and was pursued along with help from the Sturgis Police Department.
The vehicle became disabled on Tilford Road where Rich was taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle revealed a quarter-pound of methamphetamine and 44 grams of heroin. Other prescription-controlled substances were seized as well.
Rich was transported and booked into the Meade County jail with felony charges pending.
