Burleigh Resident Arrested for Distribution of Methamphetamine and Prescription Drugs

BURLEIGH – A 59-year-old Burleigh resident was arrested on March 13 after being charged with the distribution of methamphetamine and prescription drugs. Augustine “Trina” Stesney faces multiple charges following a multijurisdictional investigation. Authorities said police executed search warrants on both Stesney and her residence. During the search, they seized methamphetamine exceeding half an ounce, prescription legend drugs in distribution amounts, and various paraphernalia linked to the distribution of controlled dangerous substances. Prescription legend drugs are medications that can only be legally dispensed with a prescription from a licensed physician or provider. Stesney has been charged with one second-degree count of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), one third-degree count of possession of a CDS, and one third-degree count of possession of a prescription legend drug. A conviction for second-degree crimes could result in a prison sentence of 5 to 10 years. Stesney was released on a summons and is pending further court proceedings. The investigation involved the Prosecutor’s Office’s Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force, the county regional SWAT team, the Middle Township Police Department, and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.