(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, today (Monday), reported numerous Cass County residents were arrested over the past few weeks on drug-related charges. As a result of a lengthy investigation, the following individuals were charged in reference to the distribution and use of methamphetamine in Cass County (IA):

• On June 15, 2023, Connie Marie Nichols was arrested for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.
• On July 12th, Catherine Josephine Charles was arrested for Delivery of Methamphetamine.
• On July 13th: Anthony Ray Hernandez and Julie Ann Peters were arrested for Poss. with the Intent to Distribute Meth, and Failure to affix a drug tax stamp; Karen Dawn Hernandez was arrested for Sponsoring a Gathering where controlled substances are used; Brandon Ray Larson was arrested on two counts of Delivery of Meth.
• And, on July 14th, Joshua Dean Peters was arrested for Poss. with the Intent to Distribute Meth, and Failure to affix a drug tax stamp.

All criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.