When the two officers on scene attempted to arrest McCleskey he started to flee and a fight ensued involving all three men. McCleskey was eventually handcuffed and transported to the Scioto County Jail.
According to Portsmouth Police Operations Captain Lynn Brewer, when searched McCleskey was found to be in possession of 155 grams of heroin and 1.5 grams of methamphetamine. The combined street value of the drugs is approximately $15,650. Additionally McCleskey also had $5,128 of cash in his possession.
McCleskey was charged with Possession of Heroin, a felony of the first degree, Possession of Methamphetamine, a felony of the 5th degree, Trafficking in Drugs containing Heroin, a felony of the first degree, and resisting arrest, a first degree misdemeanor.
Captain Brewer is also asking for additional charges due to the fact that both officers and McCleskey were injured during the arrest. All injuries were non life threatening.
If McCleskey is convicted as charged he could face up to 23 years in prison and fines totaling up to $41,000.
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