Red Oak Police arrest Cedar Rapids Man on Drug and Alcohol Charges

By Tom Robinson Oct 17, 2022 | 5:25 AM

(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 25-year-old Alex Francisco Flores Romero of Cedar Rapids following a traffic stop at Highway 34 and Highway 71 on Sunday. During the investigation, Police took Romero into custody for OWI 1^st offense, possession of Marijuana 1^st offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers transported Romero to the Montgomery County Jail and held him on a $1,000 bond.

In a separate incident, Police arrested 32-year-old Kiley Brian Couch of Red Oak on Sunday for possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense, and unlawful possession of prescription drugs. Authorities transported Couch to the Montgomery County Jail and held him on a $5,000 bond. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Bane assisted the Red Oak Police Department.

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