Decorah Police arrest eight on marijuana charges

The Decorah Police Department served four simultaneous search warrants Thursday night as the result of investigations into the distribution and possession of marijuana.

The search warrants were served at 611 North Street and at three locations on the Luther College campus--room 137 and room 133 at Olson Hall and room 324 at Larson Hall.

Decorah Police say controlled substances and contraband were seized during the investigations and additional charges may be filed.

Six people were charged with knowingly keeping or maintaining a dwelling which is used for keeping, possessing or selling controlled substances: Shahid Janjua, Ryan Bastian and Carl Sorge, all 23 years old, and Sokol Nasi, Richard Gauthier and Perran Wetzel, all 22 years old.

Two more people were arrested during the course of the investigation: 21 year old Corbin Gallagher, who was charged with possession of a control substance and operating while intoxicated, and 20-year-old Courtney Cody, who was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

All eight were taken to the Winneshiek County Jail.

Decorah Police were assisted by the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Department, Calmar/Ossian Police, Iowa State Patrol, Monona Police, Postville Police, Luther College Security and Winneshiek County Emergency Government.