Two people were arrested earlier this month on drug and other charges, following a traffic stop Oct. 3rd, in Guthrie County. The Sheriff’s Office reported Monday (today), 29-year old Jessica Marie Martin, of Greenfield, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance – Morphine 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Martin was also charged with a Drug Tax Stamp Violation and Possessing Contraband in a Correctional Facility or Jail, both of which are felonies. The woman later posted bond before seeing a magistrate, and was released.

36-year old Louis Mack Brittain, of Ankeny,was found to be in possession of a dangerous weapon, an electronic immobilization device.  He was also found to have an active arrest warrant out of Polk County.  Brittain appeared before the magistrate and was remanded to the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The pair were arrested after the vehicle they were in was stopped for a traffic violation at around 12:40-a.m., Oct. 3rd, in Guthrie Center. During the stop, illegal items were found on Martin, and in the vehicle.