MARSHALLTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG OFFENSES

April 24, 2024 at 2:59 pm

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Amanda Manatt, age 35, was taken into custody and charged with the following criminal offenses:

• Unlawfully Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain a Prescription Drug (Controlled Substance Schedule I, II, III) (eight counts)
• Child Endangerment Resulting in Bodily Injury
• Tampering With Records

Manatt was arrested as a result of an investigation by the Mid Iowa Drug Task Force and State of Iowa Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. This arrest was made in connection with a Controlled Substance fraud crime that was reported to law enforcement in the winter of 2023. This matter remains under investigation.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

For more information, please contact Det./Sgt. James Gibson by calling 641-754-6392 or via email at sheriff@marshallcountyia.gov

The Marshall County, Iowa Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Joel Phillips and is committed to keeping communities and neighborhoods safe in Marshall County.

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