On 11/15/2020 at 8:30 P.M. the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Main St in Emmetsburg. As a result of the stop the driver of the vehicle, Jacob Poulin (23) of Graettinger, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, a D felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, and improper rear lamps. Jacob was transported without incident to the Palo Alto County Jail where he was booked in to await his initial appearance. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Emmetsburg Police Department.
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