Fort Madison Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges Following Search Warrant Execution

Fort Madison, Iowa – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force has announced the arrest of a Fort Madison man on a range of felony and misdemeanor drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at his residence.

Steven Austen Lynn, 27, of Fort Madison, is facing multiple charges stemming from a July 2025 investigation. Authorities report that Lynn was in possession of a large quantity of psilocybin mushrooms and various other controlled substances when officers searched his home.

Lynn has been charged with:

  • Possession of psilocybin mushrooms with intent to deliver, a Class C felony
  • Four counts of Iowa drug tax stamp violations, each a Class D felony
  • Possession of methamphetamine, a serious misdemeanor
  • Possession of marijuana/THC wax, a serious misdemeanor
  • Possession of MDMA (ecstasy), a serious misdemeanor
  • Possession of a weapon by an ineligible person, a serious misdemeanor
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor

The charges are part of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Lee County Narcotics Task Force. The Fort Madison Police Department assisted with the search operation. As with all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.