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3 arrested on drug charges in Ringgold County

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July 23rd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Mount Ayr, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Ringgold County, Saturday, said that on July 14, 2022 a search warrant was executed at 304 South Douglas, in Mount Ayr, a rental home owned by Rodney, David, and Don Zollman. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Iowa State Patrol. Several firearms were seized from the property as well as narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The following individuals have been arrested and charges have been filed.
Taken into custody were the following:
  • Veron Thomas Nellis was charged with Dominion/Control of Firearm/Offensive Weapon by Felon & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Bond: $5300 cash only.
  • Angela Rae Fessler was charged with Dominion/Control of Firearm/Offensive Weapon by Felon; Aiding & Abetting and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Bond: $5000 cash only.
  • Norman Lee Fessler faces charges that include Possession of Controlled Substance- Marijuana 1st, & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

    Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office (photos)

*Any potential criminal charges identified above are merely allegations and any defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.