Execution of search warrants in Waukon and New Albin lead to multiple drug-related arrests

Friday, December 8, the Waukon Police Department conducted a search warrant at 204 Fourth Avenue NW in Waukon. As a result of the search, numerous arrests were made on a variety of drug-related charges and another search warrant was also executed in the New Albin area, leading to further arrests and charges.

At the initial search location in Waukon, 53- year-old William Evans of Waukon was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a narcotic. Nathan Klein, age 30, of Mechanicsville was also arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Additionally, two New Albin men were also arrested at the Waukon location, including 49-year-old Eric Siebring of New Albin, who was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Steven Mitchell, age 42, of New Albin was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.

The second search warrant, executed at 1616 Arrowhead Lane in New Albin, resulted in 48-year-old Kimberly Siebring of New Albin being arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Eric Siebring was also charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia as a result of that second search.

The Waukon Police Department was assisted by the Lansing/New Albin Police Department, the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office, Allamakee County K-9 unit, the Decorah Police Department, the Postville Police Department, the Houston County, MN Sheriff’s Office, and the Houston County K-9 unit. A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.