IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Johnson County authorities say three men
have been arrested in connection with several drug charges,
including possession of methamphetamine.
Johnson County sheriff's deputies late Saturday arrested
50-year-old Dean Edward Atkinson of Lone Tree, 38-year-old Michael
William Elliott Jr. and 43-year-old Steven John Ranberger, both of
Muscatine.
According to authorities, deputies responded to a report of
suspicious vehicles near in rural Johnson County. During a search
of the property, deputies allegedly detected a strong smell of
ether and overheard the men discussing drug activity and
quantities.
The deputies allegedly found drug paraphernalia, marijuana,
methamphetamine and manufacturing materials within arm's reach of
all three suspects.
Atkinson, Elliott and Ranberger have been released from the
Johnson County Jail on their own recognizance. They had unlisted
telephone numbers and could not be reached for comment.
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