Authorities have busted a local man on marijuana and other related charges.
Shortly after 5pm Wednesday (Oct. 19), 35 year old Shawn Rocha of Oelwein was taken into custody by Oelwein Police.

In the course of the investigation, authorities found marijuana processed for sale, with a street value of approximately $4,000.

They also confiscated prescription drugs, and drug paraphernalia, including a digital scale, baggies, and other items used to ingest and deliver marijuana.

Rocha is being charged with: Possession of less than fifty kilograms of marijuana with intent to deliver; Violation of the Drug Tax Stamp law, Unlawful possession of a prescription medication, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Rocha appeared before a magistrate on Thursday, and is being held in the Fayette County jail on $10,000 bond.

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