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4 arrested on drug and theft charges in Fremont County

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May 27th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Hamburg, Iowa) – A call to assist a motorist with a disabled vehicle, Thursday night in Fremont County, resulted in the arrest of four people from Kansas City, Kansas. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports Deputies responded to the area of I-29 southbound near mile-marker 5, at around 11:53-p.m., and upon arrival, located a silver Chrysler 300. They also observed indicators criminal activity.

Haskins

Misirlija

Thompson

Montgomery

The Mills County K9 Unit was called to assist and a K9 “Judge” alerted to controlled substances in the vehicle. A search was conducted, and stolen property and narcotics were located.

Those taken into custody for Theft in the 2nd Degree and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, include:

  • 58-year-old Carl Haskins
  • 41-year-old Jamishia Misirlija
  • 57-year-old Ellen Montgomery, and
  • 59-year-old Janice Thompson.

Thompson was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs.

Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.