WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities say multiple people were arrested on various drug charges following the execution of multiple search warrants as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, following a lengthy investigation four search warrants were executed in Howard County and one search warrant was executed in Winneshiek County on Thursday.

The WCSO says that based on the findings from those search warrants three people were arrested on various drug charges.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged 43-year-old Storm Bailey with:

• Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or subsequent (Methamphetamine)
• Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or subsequent (Marijuana)

According to a criminal complaint, a search warrant executed of Bailey’s residence revealed drugs and drug paraphernalia in plain sight.

37-year-old Michelle Clark is being charged by the Howard County Sheriff’s Office with:

• Possession with intent to deliver more than 5 grams of Methamphetamine
• Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp – More than 7 Grams
• Possession of Controlled Substance, 2nd Offense
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Another criminal complaint states that at the time of their arrest, Clark was found outside of a local convenience store and later found to have drugs and drug paraphernalia on their person.

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office has also charged 41-year-old Michael Koch with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Authorities stated in a criminal complaint that when approached by officers, Koch made attempted to conceal drug paraphernalia, which later tested positive for methamphetamine.

Authorities say the case remains under investigation and additional charges and arrests are pending.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Cresco Police Department, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol and Winneshiek County Attorney’s Office.