The Dubuque Drug Task Force has made three arrests following an investigation conducted at 518 E. 22nd St. into possible methamphetamine manufacturing.
On Friday July 12th, 2013 at 11:23AM the Dubuque Drug Task Force, Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement, Dubuque Police Department and Dubuque Fire Department executed a search warrant at 518 #2 East 22nd Street, Dubuque. During the execution of the search warrant investigators located items used during the manufacture of methamphetamine via the red phosphorous and one-pot methods. The resident identified as Jonnie R. Connolly (11/05/93) was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine pre-cursors with intent to manufacture and allowing a drug house.
Also located in the residence were Randy A. Hentgen (12/15/81) and Joshua L. Tiesman (06/01/79). Both Hentgen and Tiesman were charged with Possession of Methamphetamine pre-cursors with intent to manufacture.
Possession of pre-cursors with intent to manufacture and allowing a drug house are both class “D” felonies punishable by up to 5 years in prison with a fine of at least $750.00 but not more than $7500.00.
Connolly, Hentgen and Tiesman were all arrested and transported to the Dubuque County Jail where they will await a court appearance.
Additional charges are pending further investigation
As with any criminal case, the charges filed are allegations and any suspect(s) charged are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.