Newton man charged in drug task force arrest

A Newton man faces several charges, including possession with intent to deliver more than 5 grams of methamphetamine after a drug search was conducted by the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task on Tuesday.

Leonard “Lenny” Delorenzo, 64, is also charged with possession of a firearm as a felon, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a search warrant was administered at 609 S. Third. Ave. E.

Officers from the Newton Police Department and the task force executed the drug search warrant; Delorenzo was then taken to the Jasper County Jail where he is being held on a $66,300 bond.

The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force is based in Des Moines and includes the Jasper, Mahaska and Marion County sheriff’s offices and Knoxville, Newton and Pella Police Departments.

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