At approximately 1:17 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, a sergeant with the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for several traffic infractions on Interstate 40 near Milepost 273 in the Joseph City area. K-9 Zolton was alerted on the vehicle and a probable cause search of the vehicle revealed 18.7 grams of methamphetamine located in the passenger’s belongings. Evidence of drug sales was also discovered. The Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) arrived on scene and assisted in furthering the investigation. The vehicle was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for further investigation which revealed 11.2 pounds of methamphetamine located inside the spare tire. The estimated street value for all of the drugs located is approximately $400,000. Michael Nathan Witt, 49, and Christina Renee Homelius, 25, both of Florida were arrested for transportation of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale and possession of dangerous drugs. Both Witt and Homelius were booked into the Navajo County Jail and are currently each being held on a $50,000 bond.
