Hunter
05/26/21
An Iowa City man faces decades in prison after police allegedly found him with meth and marijuana in his vehicle.
Authorities say the incident occurred just after 1 am Wednesday in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the 2000 block of 9th Street in Coralville. Officers were investigating a civil issue when they made contact with 39-year-old Jason Albaugh of Scott Court, sitting in a running vehicle. He allegedly had a glass pipe with a white powdery substance that was recognized as a common crack pipe. Albaugh also had a blue torch in his hand.
Police asked Albaugh out of his Cadillac, but he reportedly refused. Another officer entered the vehicle from the passenger side and unlocked the driver’s side. Albaugh then shut the door on the officers and refused to unlock the vehicle despite multiple commands.
Once the door was opened, Albaugh exited the vehicle, and a small black pouch fell off his lap and onto the ground. He resisted officer efforts to handcuff him, and he allegedly began to argue with police.
A probable cause search turned up about 15 grams of methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana in the pouch.
Albaugh faces a Class B Controlled Substance Violation, Failure to affix Drug Stamp, 3rd or subsequent offense Marijuana Possession, Interference with Official Acts, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. If convicted on all charges, he faces a prison sentence of up to over 32 years.