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Red Oak man arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop

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March 19th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Red Oak was arrested Monday night on drug charges, following a traffic stop in Red Oak. Authorities say 34-year-old Cesar Miguel Ruiz Velasco-Cruz was arrested at around 7:25-p.m. at Broadway Street and 3rd Avenue, on charges that include: Possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to deliver – a Class B Felony; Poss. of Marijuana/1st offense – a Serious Misdemeanor; Person ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon – a Serious Misdemeanor, and Keeping a vehicle or premises for Controlled Substances, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

Velasco-Cruz was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by Red Oak Police in handling the incident.