Washington man arrested on drug charges in Mt. Pleasant

MT. PLEASANT — On Aug. 20 at approximately 7:58 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on the 2200 grid of Dakota Avenue, in Mt. Pleasant for a traffic violation.

Upon speaking with the driver, later identified as Jesse A. Rutherford, 34, of Washington, and the passenger, later identified as Dustin E. West, 32, of Albia, it was determined both parties currently held a suspended driving status through the state of Iowa. Furthermore, Rutherford held two active warrants through the state of Iowa.

According to a news release from the Henry County Sheriff’s office, after further investigation, a search was conducted on the vehicle where items found included amounts of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Resulting from the investigation Rutherford was arrested for possession of controlled substance — 3rd or subsequent offense (Class D felony), possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor), and driving while license suspended (simple misdemeanor).

West was arrested possession of controlled substance — 3rd or subsequent offense (Class D felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor).