EMMET COUNTY – A traffic stop on the afternoon of October 11 in this Northern Iowa county resulted in multiple charges against a Minnesota woman.
According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, a sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle in the 4900 block of Highway 9 shortly after 2 PM. During the course of the traffic stop, items associated with illegal drug use were observed. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were seized.
As a result of the investigation, 21-year-old Hailey Hawk (pictured at top) of Savage, Minnesota, was placed under arrest. After being placed under arrest, Hawk unsuccessfully attempted to escape from the deputy. Hawk was booked into the Emmet County Jail where she was charged with:
– Speeding
– Possession of a Controlled Substance (marijuana 1st offense)
– Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine 1st offense)
– Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
– Interference with Official Acts
– Escape from Custody
Hawk remains in custody on a bond of $3,000 cash or surety.