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Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force Serves Narcotic Search Warrant

October 1, 2025 at 3:52 pm

On October 1st, 2025, investigators with the Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at 401 Park St, Marshalltown, Iowa as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

As a result of this investigation, one suspect was arrested and jailed on various criminal drug charges:

Jose Jesus Morales-Garcia, 27 of Marshalltown

  • Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Deliver (meth) B -Felony
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Investigators conducting a search of the residence uncovered evidence of drug use and distribution. Authorities seized approximately fifteen grams of suspected methamphetamine and various items of drug-related paraphernalia.

The Mid Iowa Drug Task Force executed the search warrant with assistance from the Marshalltown Police Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office K9, and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.

The Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force is funded by a grant, through the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind everyone that a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and a person charged with a criminal offense is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

About Marshall County Sheriff's Office

The Marshall County, Iowa Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Joel Phillips. Sheriff Phillips is committed to keeping communities and neighborhoods safe in Marshall County. Anyone with information about violent crime or illegal activity is asked to contact Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641-753-1234

For additional information or a sample copy, contact:

Sheriff Joel Phillips

Marshall County Sheriff's Office

641-754-6380 I Fax 641-754-6325

Sheriff@co.marshall.ia.us

www.marshallcountysheriff.com

 

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This webpage was printed on October 2, 2025. For the most current information, visit the Marshall County, Iowa, Sheriff website at marshallcountysheriff.com.
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