Fayette County, IA – A late-night narcotics search in rural Fayette County led to the arrest of an Oelwein man Tuesday after deputies allegedly found methamphetamine, marijuana, a firearm and drug paraphernalia inside an Alpha-area property.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a narcotics search warrant at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday at a residence located at 25012 Johnson’s Mill Road in Alpha, Iowa. During the search, investigators reported locating controlled substances, a firearm and various paraphernalia.
Deputies said Brian Michael Rohrick, 57, of Oelwein, was taken into custody at the scene. Rohrick was charged with multiple offenses, including dominion or control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon (second offense), a Class D felony, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, also a Class D felony.
He was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine (third or subsequent offense), a Class D felony, along with person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as evidence is processed.
Rohrick is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail.
Anyone with information connected to this case or other narcotics activity in the area is encouraged to contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
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