Search warrant reveals meth lab in Ossian

Search warrant reveals meth lab in Ossian

At 11:13 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office executed a meth lab search warrant at 119 W. Main Street in Ossian. During the search of the residence, evidence indicated that Kistina Reinsvold, 35, of Ossian and Brian Brainard, 33, of Lansing had been manufacturing methamphetamine.

Due to the nature of evidence found, precautions were taken and law enforcement was required to dress in full protective geat with SCBA equipment.

Following the search warrant, the Ossian Fire Department assisted law enforcement with the decontamination process.

Reinsvold and Brainard were transported to the Winneshiek County Jail and charged with manufacturing of methamphetamine, possession of precursor ammonia nitrate with intent to manufacture, and possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) 3rd or subsequent.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Winneshiek County Attorney’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Decorah Police Department, and Ossian Fire Department.