According to Police Chief David Reha, on Sunday, Oct. 13th,  Stuart Police Officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of SE 6th Street in Stuart. The operation led to the seizure of approximately 9 grams of methamphetamine.

Jason Masolini, a Stuart resident, was arrested and subsequently booked into the Adair County Jail on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Stuart Officers were assisted by a Guthrie County K9 Unit at the Search Warrant.

In a separate and unrelated incident, on Wednesday, Oct. 16th, a Stuart Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 80 for speeding. A probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 4.27lbs of methamphetamine and an illegal firearm. Three individuals were arrested as a result of the traffic stop:

• Maximino Mendez-Jarquin and Heather Marie Santos were each charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute, Failure to Affix Tax Stamp, Providing False Identification Information, and Person Ineligible to Carry Firearm. Additionally, Santos faces a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

• Daniel Pavian-Ramos was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver and Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp.

Chief Reha says “The Stuart Police Department remains steadfast in its mission to keep methamphetamine out of our community and to protect the community from the dangers associated with drug trafficking. These recent operations exemplify our officer’s dedication to thorough investigative work and proactive policing strategies aimed at reducing drug-related crime. We ask the public to continue supporting our efforts by reporting any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. Together, we can keep Stuart a safe place for all residents.”

An investigation into the incidents is an ongoing, and Stuart Police says additional charges are possible.