April 26, 2024

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office assists in Pella drug arrest

PELLA — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office as a part of the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force assisted in a seizure of illegal drugs, manufacturing materials and drug paraphernalia including multiple marijuana plants from a Pella home on Sunday evening.

A search warrant was executed at approximately 4:30 p.m. at 404 E. Third St. in Pella.

Jason McDaniel, 38, is charged with manufacturing marijuana and failure to affix a drug tax stamp, both Class D felonies, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. He was taken to the Marion County Jail.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office along with the Newton Police Department are participating agencies in the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force that is based in Des Moines.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com