A traffic stop Saturday by a deputy with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in the arrested of two people on drug and child endangerment charges. Authorities say an SUV driven by 29-year old Jessika Leach, of Braddyville, was pulled over for a registration violation on Interstate 29 northbound, near Percival.

During the investigation, Leach was found to have a suspended license. An inventory of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana and approximately 67.3 grams of methamphetamine was inside. Deputies learned a large portion of the methamphetamine was discovered hidden in a bag with children’s toys and clothing. Leach as well as a passenger in the vehicle, 45-year old Jerry Easley, of Braddyville, were taken into custody.

Easley

Leach

The pair were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Methamphetamine) a Class B Felony, Failure to Affix a Tax Stamp, a Class D Felony, and two counts of Child Endangerment, an Aggravated Misdemeanor. Leach was also cited for traffic violations. Both are being held at the Fremont County Jail on $109,000 bond.

Two children in the vehicle, aged 6 and 7, were released to family members at the direction of the Iowa Department of Human Services.  Fremont County Deputies were assisted by the Fremont County K9 Unit.