Four people charged in connection with meth lab arrests have decided to change their pleas

A total of eleven people are facing criminal charges in connection with two recent meth lab busts in the Decorah area--one at 610 1/2 Maple Avenue and another at 2705 College Drive.

Now four of those 11 defendants have asked for hearings so they can change their pleas.  29-year-old Brian Fullhart of Decorah and 33-year-old Jessica Kipp are scheduled to have change of plea hearings on Tuesday, April 23rd.  Change of plea hearings have been set for April 30th for 49-year-old Dale Smerud of Waukon and 29-year-old Zoanne Olson of Decorah.  The four originally entered "not guilty" pleas.

Meanwhile, court cases continue for 30-year-old Jason Clark of Decorah, 20-year-old Brittany Johsnon of Calmar, 28-year-old Brent Fullhart of Decorah, 22-year-old Carrie Crawford of Dorchester, 31-year-old Stanley Colsch of Dorchester, 55-year-old Keith Munson of Decorah and 28-year-old Justin Bradley of Decorah.  They face a variety of charges, but all are charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.