A joint investigation by authorities in two western Iowa counties has resulted in the recovery of stolen property, three arrests and the discovery of illegal drugs along with drug paraphernalia. Sheriff’s deputies in Shelby and Crawford Counties executed a search warrant at 258 5th Street in Earling Thursday afternoon.

Arrested at the residence was 27-year old Nicole McClure, of Earling, who was charged with possession of a controlled substance/methamphetamine. McClure was being held in Shelby County on$100,000 bond.  24-year old Elizabeth Melby, of Moorhead, who arrested at the home on a Monona County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. She was transported to Monona County from the Shelby County Jail.

And, 46-year old Daniel Welsh, of Denison, was arrested on three counts of 3rd degree burglary. He was being held at the Crawford County Jail on $5,000 bond.

Officials says there is a possibility of more arrests being made in the near future as the investigation is continuing.