Five arrested in Brown Co drug busts
12/08/2023

(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force had a very busy December 1st, arresting five individuals following the execution of three search warrants in two different cities.

According to a release from Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, two Powhattan residents were arrested after a search warrant was served at 208 South Center Street in Powhattan.

At the conclusion of the investigation, 46-year-old Brad Donohue was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 41-year-old Stacy Obanion was arrested on charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction.

Also on the evening of December 1st, Merchant said three Hiawatha residents were arrested after two search warrants were initiated simultaneously on two apartments at 715 1/2 Oregon Street, in Hiawatha.

60-year-old Bryan Emary was arrested on charges of Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

60-year-old Brenda Emary was arrested on charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

In addition, 68-year-old Renee Trotter was arrested on charges of Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

All five were booked into the Brown County Jail, but have since been released on bond.

The Hiawatha Police Department assisted.


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