Elgin, IA – Three men were arrested Friday night after a Fayette County Sheriff’s Office drug investigation led to a search warrant at an apartment on Washington Street in Elgin. The warrant was executed around 7:20 p.m. on November 15, 2025.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located multiple illegal substances during the search. Michael Henry Palmer, 59, of Elgin, was charged with possession of a controlled substance – second offense (aggravated misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor), and gathering where controlled substances are used (D felony).
Matthew Lee Palmer, 33, of Garnavillo, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – third or subsequent offense (D felony), possession of drug paraphernalia, and gathering where controlled substances are used.
Trevor John Palmer, 30, of Cedar Rapids, faces charges including possession of a controlled substance – first offense (serious misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia, and gathering where controlled substances are used (D felony).
All three were transported to the Fayette County Jail and are awaiting an initial appearance before a magistrate judge.
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