The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office reports that eight persons have been arrested following a lengthy investigation.
Deputies executed search warrants at five Decorah homes on Friday morning. The searches took place in the 2400 block of Dogwood Road, the 300 block of John Street, the 1000 block of South Mechanic Street, the 500 block of Plum Street, and the 800 block of East Pearl Street.
Arrested during this raid were:
– Marissa Kelty, 33 of Decorah, booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for a B Felony Controlled Substance Violation – Methamphetamine and a D Felony Gathering Where Controlled Substances are Used
– Raymond Delagarza, 41 of Decorah, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
– Erin Chambers, 42 of Decorah, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
– Faith Hill, 39 of Decorah, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana
– Mitchell Kubik, 37 of Postville, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Aggravated Misdemeanor Sex Offender Registration Violation. Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense, and Simple Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
– Mandy Hammond, 37 of Eldorado, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine and Simple Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
– Paige Johanningmeier, 29 of Decorah, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
– Lucas O’Neill, 42 of Decorah, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for D Felony Failure to Affix Drug Stamp and Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 2nd Offense
In one of the searches, the Iowa Department of Human Services assisted at a home where children were present.
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office said this case is still being investigated, with new warrants and charges pending.