Two arrested in Pocahontas Co. traffic stop

By: Matt Scher, [email protected]

Pocahontas Co., IA – The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release this morning for drug offenses and an open container.

“On July 29th, 2022, at 12:47 a.m. the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office made contact with a Silver Chevrolet Impala parked at the Swan Lake entrance. As a result, Andrea Wempe of Breda, IA and Bruce Christensen II of Laurens, IA were arrested and both charged with Possession of Methamphetamine 2nd Offense – Aggravated Misdemeanors, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor. Bruce Christensen II was also cited for having an Open Container – Simple Misdemeanor. Both individuals were transported to the Pocahontas County Jail to await their initial appearance before a judge.

The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in the court of law.”