Man Busted for Being a Grower

Lee County’s Narcotics Task Force has arrested a Keokuk-area man on felony and misdemeanor drug charges.

40-year old Jason Runge (of 35-86 Argyle Road) was picked up at his home, where police say they found a marijuana “grow room.” He’s been charged with Manufacture of Marijuana…Maintaining a Drug House…and a Drug Tax Stamp Violation. If convicted of all three counts, Runge could go to prison for up to 12 years.