On February 14, 2021, at 1:09 a.m. the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at 1305 Campbell Street in Ayrshire, IA. As a result of the search warrant, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Daryl Lee Washburn, (37) of Ayrshire for possession of a controlled substance 1st offense – methamphetamine , a serious misdemeanor, possession of a controlled substance 1st offense – marijuana, a serious misdemeanor, unlawful possession of prescription drug, a serious misdemeanor, possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor, no driver’s license, a simple misdemeanor, unlawful keeping of livestock – goat, a simple misdemeanor, and unlawful keeping of bothersome animal – skunk, a simple misdemeanor.
Washburn was transported to the Palo Alto County Jail where he awaits an initial appearance in front of a judge.
Assisting the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation was the Laurens Police Department.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.