On August 20th, 2022, at approximately 3:47 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received report of a disturbance in the 1100-grid of Delaware Ave in rural Wayland.
An investigation was conducted which resulted in the arrest Cori Miller, 32 of Wayland, for a No Contact Order violation and Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree.
On August 20, 2022, at approximately 7:58 P.M., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on the 2200 grid of Dakota Avenue, in Mount Pleasant for a traffic violation.
Upon speaking with the driver, later identified as Jesse A. Rutherford, 34, of Washington, Iowa, and the passenger, later identified as Dustin E. West, 32, of Albia, Iowa, it was determined both parties currently held a suspended driving status through the State of Iowa. Furthermore, Jesse held two active warrants through the State of Iowa.
After further investigation, a search was conducted on the vehicle where items found included amounts of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia.
Resulting from the investigation Jesse was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor), and Driving While License Suspended (Simple Misdemeanor). Dustin was arrested Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)