The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office reports three recent, drug-related arrests. Wednesday morning, 35-year old Leslie John Smith, of Mt. Ayr, was arrested on felony charges that include: Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (methamphetamine); Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

John Leslie Smith (Photo via Ringgold County S/O)

Smith was also charged with Possession of Drug paraphernalia, and Possession of stolen property. He was being held without bond in the Ringgold County Jail, until seen by magistrate. His arrest was the result of  a joint investigation involving the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.

Authorities report also, that on the night of Feb. 24th, the Afton Police Dept. called about conducting a search warrant on a residence in Diagonal for stolen property. The search was conducted and the property was seized and turned over to the Afton PD. While inside the residence, authorities noticed drug paraphernalia and illegal narcotics. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s subsequently applied for another search warrant, was granted by the court. After conducting a search Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Prescription drugs, along with paraphernalia and items for the intent to deliver was seized.

Two people were arrested: 36-year old Nichole Ott and 34-year old David Giles, both of Diagonal. They both face charges that include: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine; PCS – Marijuana; Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs; And, felony Controlled Substance charges (for unlawfully manufacturer or delivery of Meth and Marijuana, along with a felony, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, charge. Their bonds were set at $20,000 each.

David Giles

Nichole Ott

Helping with the search at Giles’ and Ott’s residence, was the Afton PD, Creston PD, Union County Sheriff Office, and the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.