A long-term narcotics investigation came into focus early this morning as multiple law enforcement organizations, including the Mason City Police Department, came together to arrest a Mason City resident on multiple narcotics-related charges.
According to a press release from the North Central Iowa Narcotics Task Force, put out by Mason City Police Chief Jeff Brinkley, Bernard Davis III, age 30, was arrested and charged with: possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver heroin, felon in possession of a firearm and interference with official acts. The first two are class B felonies that can be punishable by up to 25 years in prison while the firearms charge is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine of between $750 and $7,500.
It’s noted in the release that the search warrants carried out this morning are “just part of this investigation.” The release goes on to say that ” Additional follow-up, lab testing, and investigation will be necessary as additional defendants were identified as a result of today’s activity.”
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Jared McNett covers local government for the Globe Gazette. You can reach him at [email protected] or by phone at 641-421-0527. Follow Jared on Twitter at @TwoHeadedBoy98.
