Sep 11, 2024

Sheriff: Two arrested on drug charges

Posted Sep 11, 2024 11:00 PM
Kasemeyer photo Brown Co.
Kasemeyer photo Brown Co.

Clarification: An earlier headline on this story mentioned a weapon. The charges as filed by the Brown County Attorney do not include a gun charge.

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.

Just before 2a.m. Tuesday, based on an investigation, the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force initiated a search warrant at 310 N. 8th in the city of Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Garcia photo Brown Co.
Garcia photo Brown Co.

  Upon completion of the warrant, Joshua Kasemeyer, 46, Osceola, Missouri was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Hallucinogenic Drug, Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Distribute, No Drug Tax Stamp and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Taylor Garcia 30, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Hallucinogenic, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.