CLEAR LAKE – Police in Clear Lake nabbed two people on drug-related charges this weekend.
On July 13, 2018, the Clear Lake Police arrested Heather M. Copas, age 37, and Joshua Debower, age 26, both from Clear Lake, on several drug-related charges.
After 2pm on Friday, July 13, 2018, investigators conducted a search warrant in the 10 block of Plaza Drive in Clear Lake. During the search, officers located items consistent with the sale and use of narcotics in the residence including over 20 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Copas and Debower, who arrived at the residence during the investigation, were arrested at the scene.
Clear Lake Police Captain Mike Colby was present during the search of the residence. “The search warrant was the culmination of a detailed and long investigation,” Colby said. “We could have not successfully completed this case without assistance from the North Central Iowa Narcotics Task Force.”
Copas was charged with four felonies, which are:
– Possession of more than 5 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Class B felony
– Possession Schedule II Controlled Substance with intent to deliver. Class C felony
– Possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Class D felony
– Drug tax stamp violation. Class D felony
Debower was charged with possession of methamphetamine (Schedule II Controlled Substance), a serious misdemeanor.
Copas and Debower were later transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail where they were held pending a court appearance.
