January 19, 2025 at 8:46 am
On January 17th, 2025, investigators with the Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at 109 N 2nd St, Marshalltown, Iowa.
As a result of this investigation, four suspects were arrested and jailed on various criminal drug charges:
Linda Smith, 55 of Marshalltown
Damien Ritter, 29 of Marshalltown
Bradley Moeller, 33 of Marshalltown
Shelby Powell, 29 of Marshalltown
Investigators conducting a search of the residence uncovered evidence of drug use and distribution. Authorities seized approximately sixty grams of suspected methamphetamine, along with marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, a firearm, and various drug-related paraphernalia.
Smith and Ritter were also arrested on outstanding criminal warrants linked to a prior investigation from October 2024. During that investigation, the Mid Iowa Drug Task Force executed a narcotics-related search warrant at the same residence, seizing approximately 250 grams of methamphetamine, along with marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and evidence of drug use and distribution.
The Mid Iowa Drug Task Force executed the search warrant with assistance from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Marshalltown Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.
The Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force is funded by a grant, through the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind everyone that a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and a person charged with a criminal offense is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
About Marshall County Sheriff's Office
The Marshall County, Iowa Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Joel Phillips. Sheriff Phillips is committed to keeping communities and neighborhoods safe in Marshall County. Anyone
with information about violent crime or illegal activity is asked to contact Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641-753-1234 or submit an online crime tip at www.marshallcountysheriff.com under Submit a Crime Tip.
For additional information or a sample copy, contact:
Sheriff Joel Phillips
Marshall County Sheriff's Office
641-754-6380
Fax 641-754-6325
Sheriff@co.marshall.ia.us
www.marshallcountysheriff.com
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