Narcotic Related Search Warrants Lead to Arrest in Fayette County

On Friday, 7-12-24, at approximately 10:00 PM The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol executed 2 narcotics related search warrants at 220 3rd St. S Maynard IA and 209 N 2nd St. Randalia IA.  During execution, numerous ounces of marijuana, edibles, waxes, and grams of methamphetamine were found and seized.  Jason Lynn Burkey, 35 of Oelwein, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Methamphetamine 1st Offense, Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense, serious misdemeanors, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.  Valerie Sue Knospe, 37 of Randalia IA, was arrested and charged with  Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, a class D Felony, Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor, Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Offense-Marijuana, a serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple Misdemeanor.  William David Troxel, 44 of Randalia IA, was arrested and charged with Possession With Intent to Deliver Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense, Both D Felonies, Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.   Numerous minors are also being charged with various possession charges.   A quarter pound of marijuana was seized during this drug operation.  Investigation is ongoing and more charges are pending.