On Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 12:13 a.m. the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elizabeth Nelson (50) of Curlew, Ia on two valid Palo Alto County arrest warrants. The warrants stemmed from the original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine – 1st offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 1st offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – a Simple Misdemeanor. Nelson was unable to provide the $2500 cash-only bond and subsequently transported to the Palo Alto County Jail where she awaits her initial appearance before the judge.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.