The charge stems from an investigation on April 18 when St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force made contact with Lessley at his home on SE 269 Private Road, Osceola, in reference to illegal drug activity. During the investigation several items of drug paraphernalia were located including a straw and pipe that contained a white powder. The powder field tested positive for methamphetamine. Lessley was taken into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail pending the formal charge.