The Crawford County k-9 unit has scored another hit, resulting in the arrest Sunday of three western Iowa residents on drug charges. Sheriff James R. Steinkuehler reports during a traffic stop Sunday on Highway 59, the K-9 “Bayou” alerted to the odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were seized. As a result of the investigation, 56 year old Laurel Borkowski, of Denison, was charged with Delivery of Methamphetamine (Enhanced Class “C” Felony), and Possession w/ Intent to Deliver less than 5 grams of Methamphetamine (Class “C” Felony). Her bond was set at $10,000. Also arrested was 50 year old Steven Dusing, of Fonda, who  was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine (Serious Misdemeanor), Possession of Marijuana (Serious Misdemeanor), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor). His bond was set at $1,000.

Upon further investigation by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, a search warrant was conducted at 218 North 20th Street in Denison. During the search of the residence, approximately 2.6 pounds of Marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a small quantity of Methamphetamine, were seized. As the result of the search warrant 22 year old Shane Sturtevant, of Denison, was charged with: Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (Enhanced Class “D” Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Serious Misdemeanor), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor), bond set at $5,000.

The Denison Police Department Assist the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department in the search of the residence.