Three people are in custody following the execution of a search warrant tied to a narcotics investigation in Keokuk.
On December 19th, 2025, the Lee County Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in the 2100 block of Johnson Street Road. During the search, investigators located methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm.
As a result, three Keokuk residents were arrested and transported to the Lee County Jail.
John Dale Wyatt, 52, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a drug house.
Mark Clinton Avery, 38, faces charges including possession of a controlled substance, second offense; delivery of a controlled substance under five grams; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of marijuana.
Jenean Joyce Brockett, 50, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and all individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The Lee County Narcotics Task Force was assisted by multiple agencies, including the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, the Keokuk and Fort Madison Police Departments, and the Lee County SRT Team. The task force receives partial funding through the U.S. Department of Justice.
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