October 13, 2026

More than 200 grams of suspected methamphetamine found during Berea traffic stop, police say

(WKYT) — A woman was arrested after Berea police reportedly found more than 200 grams of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop.

The Berea Police Department Street Crimes Unit had been conducting an investigation into Valentina Frymyer, who they say was suspected of selling narcotics in the area.

Police conducted a traffic stop on Frymyer on Sept. 22. According to the department, detectives found approximately 220 grams of suspected methamphetamine, two small bags of suspected fentanyl, suspected methadone powder, various controlled substance pills and $790.

The Berea Police Department Street Crimes Unit had been conducting an investigation into...
The Berea Police Department Street Crimes Unit had been conducting an investigation into Valentina Frymyer, who they say was suspected of selling narcotics in the area.(wkyt)

Frymyer was charged with the following, the department said:

  • Trafficking methamphetamine
  • Trafficking fentanyl
  • First-degree trafficking a controlled substance greater than 10 units (two counts)
  • Second-degree trafficking a controlled substance greater than 20 units
  • Third-degree trafficking a controlled substance greater than 20 units but less than 120 units (3 counts)
  • Tampering with physical evidence
  • Third-degree assault on a peace officer
  • Careless driving