Paullina, Iowa — A Paullina man has been arrested on drug charges after probation and parole officers reported drugs where he was staying.
According to a criminal complaint filed with the O’Brien County Clerk of Court’s Office by the Paullina Police Department, 44-year-old Jason Rutzen of Paullina is accused of the possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested on Friday, March 24th.
The complaint states that the probation and parole officers requested law enforcement at the home due to the alleged discovery of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Officers state they found methamphetamine, a scale, a small glass pipe, and a wooden box containing several additional glass pipes.
Rutzen was charged with possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense, a class D felony, and a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted, Rutzen could face up to five years in prison.
He faces a preliminary hearing on the charges on April 4, 2023.
At last report, Rutzen remained in the O’Brien County Jail in Primghar.
