May 1, 2024
An Oklahoma City man was arrested recently in Weatherford after being found with illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
According to court records, 31-year-old Joseph D. Lime was charged with, among other things, trafficking in illegal drugs, unlawful possession with the intent to distribute, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia on April 24 in Custer County District Court after allegedly being found with a little over 45 grams of methamphetamine, a little over 231 grams of marijuana, a hypodermic needle, a glass smoking device with white crystal-like residue, a tin container containing a black bag of crystal-like substance, two smaller bags containing crystal-like substance, and a digital scale.
Court records show Lime has previous burglary and drug convictions out of Blaine County dating back to 2015.
Lime’s first court date is scheduled for May 15.
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