Local man indicted on meth charge

A Jefferson City man was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

Christopher Eugene Ronimous, also known as "Rodney," 38, is accused of being in possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute on July 7.

According to court reports, Jefferson City police officers stopped a vehicle for improper registration. Ronimous, a passenger in the vehicle, got out of the car while officers conducted a search. While standing outside the vehicle, a small can fell from Ronimous's shorts. Inside the can was approximately five grams of methamphetamine and three "hits" of LSD.

Ronimous was arrested and transported to the police station where he was observed reaching into his crotch area while inside an interview room. An officer conducted a more thorough search of Ronimous and discovered two bags containing approximately 50 additional grams of methamphetamine.

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