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Two Arrested On Drug Charges In Palo Alto County

January 28, 2023 Steve Schwaller

(Emmetsburg)– An investigation in Palo Alto county has led to drug charges against two people. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says a probation check a little before 5:30 pm Tuesday resulted in a deputy observing drugs and drug paraphernalia. Authorities then applied for and obtained a search warrant on the residence at 3484 440th Avenue.

59-year-old Dwayne Gagen and 34-year-old Andrea Lee, both of Emmetsburg, were arrested and charged with 3rd offense possession of a controlled substance…methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were booked into the Palo Alto county jail.