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No injuries, but 2 people were arrested on drug charges following a crash on I-80 in Cass County

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June 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported, but two people were arrested, after a semi rear-ended a 2000 Chevy Suburban a little after 3-a.m. Thursday, on eastbound Interstate 80. The accident happened about two miles west of the Anita Exit (at the 68 mile-marker).

Officials say a 2011 Freightliner semi driven by 43-year old Jason Jochumsen, of Urbandale, ran into the Suburban owned by 51-year old Calvin John Coohey, of East Dubuque, IL. Damage from the crash totaled $8,000.

During investigation of the accident, the deputy at the scene could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the Suburban.  A search of the vehicle was conducted and multiple large bags and jars of marijuana were located, along with numerous drug paraphernalia items.  The Sheriff’s Office then arrested Calvin John Coohey and a passenger in his vehicle, 20-year old Sophia Abigail Stevens, of Loveland, OH, on felony charges that include Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana and a Drug Tax Stamp Violation, and an Aggravated Misdemeanor charge of Prohibited Acts.  They were brought to the Cass County jail and released later that day on their own recognizances.