WAVERLY – A Waterloo man was arrested in Waverly after failing to comply with police.
On November 25, 2020 the Waverly Police Department stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop a Waverly Officer observed a substance within the vehicle consistent with a controlled substance in plain view. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 41-year-old Joseph E. Miner of Waterloo was advised that he was going to be placed under arrest and was asked to exit the vehicle. Miner refused and after many attempts to get him to comply, he was eventually physically assisted from the vehicle. Once Miner was secure, the Waverly officers requested Waverly EMS to check him over and transport him to the Waverly Health Center as a precaution.
Upon further investigation, warrants were issued against Miner for Controlled Substance Violation – 5 grams of meth or more (Class B Felony), Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (Class D Felony), Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp (Class D Felony), Interference with Official Acts (Simple Misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor).
Miner was booked into the Bremer County Jail on December 7, 2020 where he is currently being held on a $20,500 bond.
The Waverly Police Department was assisted by the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol and the Waverly Health Center.
