Two Arrested in Elgin in a Drug Investigation

A search of a home in Elgin in a drug investigation, has resulted in the arrest of two Northeast Iowa residents.

The Fayette County Sheriff executed the search warrant Thursday (Feb. 27) at 306 Almira Street in Elgin.

Following the search, officers took 63 year old Timothy Jones of Elgin into custody, as well as 52 year old Ileen Penny of Manchester.

Jones is being charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, Gathering Where Controlled Substances are Used, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is also on parole with the Department of Correctional Services.

Penny was charged with Driving While Barred.

Both were taken to the Fayette County jail in West Union, and held until their initial court appearances.