(Sioux County Sheriff Patch - KIWA Staff Photo)Orange City, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) — An Orange City woman is facing a felony drug charge after authorities say illegal drugs were discovered during her arrest on an outstanding warrant Friday afternoon.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol observed 20-year-old Angelina Julie Nelson outside an Orange City residence at about 4:45 p.m. The deputy was aware Nelson had an active arrest warrant from Plymouth County.
Authorities allege Nelson resisted when the deputy attempted to take her into custody and was found to be in possession of illegal drugs.
Nelson was transported to the Sioux County Jail on the outstanding warrant and subsequently charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver, a Class C felony.
She also faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance, second offense, both aggravated misdemeanors, along with simple misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts.
At last report, Nelson was being held in the Sioux County Jail on a $32,000 cash or surety bond.
The Orange City Police Department assisted with the arrest.
