On March 25, 2019, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office investigated an incident at the Palo Alto County Jail. Caleb Jones (25) of Pocahontas was being processed into the Palo Alto County Jail when he attempted to conceal drug related equipment. Jones was subsequently charged with possession of contraband in a correctional facility, a class D felony.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.