Montrose, Ia- The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of multiple Montrose residents on Felony and Misdemeanor drug and weapons charges.
40-year-old Jason Hartman, 45-year old David Paris, and 64-year-old Pearl Philip all of Montrose, Iowa were arrested on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 in different locations.
Hartman was arrested at the Montrose City Hall and was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm; Possession of Ammunition by a prohibited person; Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine 2nd Offense; Maintaining a Drug House, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Pills and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Paris was arrested at the Keokuk Police Department. Paris is charged with Possession with Intent to deliver more than 5 grams of Methamphetamine; Drug Tax Stamp Violation; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Philp was arrested at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Philp is charged with maintaining a Drug House; Possession of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
The arrests of Hartman, Paris, and Philp stems from a multi search warrant operation that was executed on their residence’s on March 31st as part of an ongoing investigation by the Lee County Narcotics Task Force into the use, delivery, and alleged manufacturing of methamphetamine within the Lee County area.
