Donnellson, Iowa – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force has announced the arrest of a Farmington man on felony drug charges stemming from an ongoing investigation.
Kent Michael Elder, 42, of Farmington, was taken into custody following a traffic stop conducted by the Donnellson Police Department. During the stop, authorities discovered Elder had an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Lee County Narcotics Task Force for delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class C felony under Iowa law.
Elder was arrested without incident. According to the Task Force, the charge follows investigative efforts into local drug distribution activities.
The Donnellson Police Department assisted in the arrest. The Lee County Narcotics Task Force emphasized that Elder is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Task Force receives partial funding through the U.S. Department of Justice and resources administered by the Iowa Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy.