MASON CITY – The man who calls himself the mayor of Mason City, Eric Bookmeyer, once declared that the “perceived” crime problem in town was solved when his city council warned a bar to shape up.
Those who are actually in touch with reality might have a different take on the situation.
According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department, deputies teamed with the North Central Iowa Narcotics Task Force and the Mason City Police Department braved bitterly cold temperatures to execute a search warrant at 777 South Eisenhower Ave. Lot 321 in Mason City on Sunday morning at about 1:10 AM.
During the execution of the search warrant, a large amount ice methamphetamine, marijuana, along with a large sum of money and numerous firearms were seized.
Michael Allen Jones, age 28, of Mason City was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony; Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, a class D felony; Possession of a Firearm as a convicted Felon, a class D felony; Two counts of Drug Tax Stamp Violations, both class D felony’s; Possession of a stolen Firearm, an aggravated misdemeanor; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.
Brittney Lee Jackson, age 23, of Mason City was charged with possession of marijuana, a serious misdemeanor.
Both Jones and Jackson were transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail and held on bond. Jackson bonded out and was released.
The case is still under investigation.
the mcpd was alerted about this guy back in aug.2013 at a durg house(1514 n madison av) on the north side …… guess they had to have another drink and think of how to get there cut because they watch this house everyday but do nothing, this place is like having a drive up window for drugs a slow day is at least 15 cars
Adios Amigo!!!
They will never win the war on drugs, not here or anywhere. They can put people away all they want but its still going to be here. Have you noticed how many young kids are hooked/ put in these jails for drugs, they are just starting. Closing ONE bar is NOT solving anything nor will it ever. Iowa has a real big problem and Authorities know it, putting people away because of Marijuana use is ridiculous and a waste of time. I would love nothing more to get drugs off the streets but it wont happen, I continue to watch a few of my siblings fry their brains because of a lack of ‘give a shit’ system
Aw don’t go away mad, we can’t leave it this way. Lets talk it over.
Coffee?
Getting rid of guns and drugs are a pipe dream and prohibition only makes it more profitable. Drug sellers and police are same side.
What has 40 years of drug prohibition brought us? More cheaper drugs and a police state. We can’t even keep drugs out of prison. Stop this drug war and regulate drugs and treat it as a health issue instead of a crime issue
Yep-NO drug problems here in River City. Our mayor (the drunk) said so. You people elected them or stayed home and didn’t vote and this is what you get. Of course this just shows the cops are not doing their job and looking the other way so a drug pusher can sell to your kids.