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2 Wall Lake residents charged with child endangerment

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March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

WALL LAKE, Iowa (AP) – Two Wall Lake residents are accused of distributing marijuana in a home with several children.  The Sac County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the arrests of 37-year-old Laura Lawler and 37-year-old Jason Ransom. Lawler is charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and child endangerment. Ransom is charged with child endangerment.

The Sioux City Journal reports four children were removed from the home, and the Department of Human Services was contacted. Lawler and Ransom are being held in Sac County Jail. Bond for Lawler is set at $14,000 and bond for Ransom is set at $8,000.