One arrested, two cited following traffic stop

MT. PLEASANT — On Sept. 14 at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 34 near Mile Marker 229 in Mt. Pleasant on a vehicle for a traffic violation.

In a news release, Sheriff Rich McNamee said that upon speaking with the driver, later identified as Oscar Daniel Leyva Sandoval, 32, of Ottumwa, it was discovered he currently held a suspended driving status through the state of Iowa.

The vehicle was occupied by two other passengers, later identified as Jessica L. Jasso, 27, and Deserae Ramirez, 24, both of Ottumwa.

According to the release, upon further investigation by deputies, a search was conducted of the vehicle where amounts of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were located.

Resulting from the investigation, Ramirez was arrested for possession of controlled substance — 3rd or subsequent offense (D Felony), possession of drug paraphernalia — (serious misdemeanor), and possession of contraband in correctional institution — (D Felony).

Sandoval was issued a summons for driving under suspension — (simple misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia — (serious misdemeanor), and was cited for speeding over 55 zone (16 through 20 over) — (non-scheduled violation).

Jasso was issued a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia — (serious misdemeanor).