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2 arrested in Stuart Saturday night on drug & other charges

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March 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Stuart Police Department report two people were arrested on drug and other charges Saturday night following a traffic stop in the 1100 block of S. Division Street. During the investigation, approximately 10-ounces of marijuana was seized from the female driver, who is from Marshalltown.

The woman was taken into custody and charged with Felony Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, along with child endangerment. An adult male occupant of the vehicle from Des Moines, was discovered to have warrants out of Story and Polk Counties. He was also arrested on prescription drug charges.

Three young juveniles who were also in the vehicle were transferred to the care of family members. Both adults were booked into the Adair County Jail. No names have been released.

Evidence seized during the traffic stop: 10-oz of marijuana. (Photo from Stuart PD’s Facebook page)