MASON CITY – A felon convicted of violent crimes was caught by police with illegal drugs and a firearm.
A Cerro Gordo county deputy encountered 36-year-old Jose Santos Najera on Thursday, November 23 at about 10:24 PM near Penn Avenue and 4th Street NE in Mason City. After an investigation, the deputy allegedly discovered illegal substances marijuana, and alprazolam. The deputy also allegedly found a firearm and a stolen license plate. As a result, Santos was taken to the county jail on three felony charges (two drug charges and possession of a firearm as a felon) as well as a charge of fifth-degree theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains jailed at this time, awaiting a court hearing.
Najera has a number of domestic abuse convictions.
That area of Mason City is getting real bad.
At least this illegal hasn’t killed anyone yet. That we know of.
Given his previous criminal record, it’s just a matter of time.