Guthrie Co. Iowa DeputyAn investigation conducted by the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department following a late May search of a home in Stuart has led to the arrest of one suspect and charges have been filed against another.

According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, following the May 28th search of a home located at 112 ½ North Gaines Street in Stuart, numerous illegal items were discovered that have led to charges being filed against 29 year-old Joseph Leonard Leclair Jr. of Stuart, and against 27 year-old Justin Edward Polson of Des Moines.

During the search, Sheriff’s deputies found a motorcycle that had been reported stolen out of Des Moines and stolen tools from a vehicle burglary in Des Moines.  Deputies also found a small amount of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm.

With the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department now having completed their investigation, Des Moines’ Justin Polson has been arrested and faces felony charges for second-degree Criminal Mischief, second-degree Theft for possession of stolen property and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon; along with fourth-degree Theft; Alteration or Changing of a Vehicle Identification Number, Carrying Weapons; Driving While Barred and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine).

Stuart’s Joseph Leclair Jr. has been charged with Second-Degree Criminal Mischief and Second-Degree Theft for possession of stolen property, both Class D felonies.

Polson is currently being held in the Guthrie County Jail on a $300 cash bond and the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department will execute on the arrest warrant for Leclair Jr. as soon as it is issued.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office says it was assisted by local, county and federal agencies during the investigation.

Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.

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