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Two arrested on multiple drug charges
Authorities report finding at least four different types of illegal drugs in a Fredonia residence
On April 10 at approximately 11 a.m. the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Junction Police Department conducted a residential narcotics warrant at 1201 8th Ave of Fredonia in reference to an ongoing narcotics investigation into the distribution and use of methamphetamine.
Illegal substances including 24 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana were all seized; as well as drug packaging, paraphernalia and distributing materials.
As a result of this investigation Merril Shepherd, age 65 and Nicole Harris, age 38 both of this residence were arrested and transported to the Louisa County Jail.
Shepherd is charged with Class D felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, Class D felony gathering/residence where controlled substance are used, Class D felony drug tax stamp, two counts of misdemeanor possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Harris is charged with Class D felony gathering/residence where controlled substances are used, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both subjects are being held on cash bond at the Louisa County Jail.
Assisting alongside the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office on the residential search warrant were the Columbus Junction Police Department and Louisa County Ambulance.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.*
