PEVELY, Mo. — A Festus man faces multiple criminal charges, including felony drug possession, following a December 2024 traffic stop in Pevely, according to a complaint filed by the Jefferson County’s Prosecuting Attorney on Oct. 10, 2025.

Dylan Andrew Zeiter, age 29, of Festus, has been charged with four counts, including possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register a motor vehicle, and failure to maintain financial responsibility.

The incident occurred on Dec. 19, 2024, when authorities say Zeiter was seen driving a black Chevrolet Cruze without license plates near Lynwood Drive and Quail Drive in Pevely. When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Zeiter reportedly failed to pull over immediately, eventually parking in an abandoned lot.

During a subsequent inventory search of the vehicle, officers discovered an open container of liquor, a clear bag containing a crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine, and a glass bong in the front passenger seat, according to the complaint.

Zeiter is charged in Count I with possession of methamphetamine, a Class D felony. Prosecutors have classified him as a prior and persistent drug offender, citing multiple past convictions—including felony drug possession offenses in 2016 and 2018—which could elevate the penalty to that of a Class B felony under Missouri law.

Count II alleges unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use, a Class A misdemeanor, while Count III and Count IV charge Zeiter with failing to register his vehicle and failing to maintain insurance, both misdemeanors.

The above charges are mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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