(Glenwood, IA) – A man and woman from Nebraska were arrested on drug charges, following a traffic stop early Sunday morning in Mills County. The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports the traffic stop was conducted at around 4:55-a.m., and while speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the deputy could smell the odor of narcotics coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 40 grams of methamphetamine, 13 grams of marijuana, and the unlawful possession of 279 prescription pills.

The driver was identified as 48-year-old James William Eads, Jr., of Omaha. His passenger was identified as 43-year-old Diana L. Dubas, also of Omaha. Both were charged with:

• Drug Trafficking more than 5 grams but less than 5-kilograms of Meth (A Class-B Felony)
• Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp (A Class-D Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug (Both are Serious Misdemeanors).

Both were additionally charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanors). Dubas was also charged with Possession of a Contraband in a Correctional Facility (A Class-D Felony). Their preliminary hearings were scheduled for Dec. 17th.

Bond for Eads, Jr. was set at $40,300. Dubas’ bond was set at $33,300.

Eads and Dubas (Mills County S/O photo)

Sheriff’s Disclaimer: “A criminal charge/citation is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty” (In a court of law.)