Sheriff Travis Duffy reports a 911 call in reference to a domestic disturbance led to methamphetamine related arrests on December 10, 2023.
Deputies were dispatched to 2171 N County Road 2550 after a 911 call was received where only screaming could be heard.
Joangela L Kiley, 47 of LaHarpe, IL, and Ronald H Kienast, age 70 of LaHarpe, IL, had been in a domestic disturbance. Deputies were able to sort out the disturbance in a short time. During the investigation a metal box was presented to the deputies, and it was then examined. Three bags of crystal-like substance, syringes, scales, and other paraphernalia were located inside the box.
The substances were field tested for methamphetamine and field tested positive. The substances weight was a combined 16.2 grams.
Kienast and Kiley were both placed under arrest and transported the Hancock County Jail. Both were held pending detention hearings before the court. Both were released on December 13, 2023, with future court dates.
States Attorney Bobi James assisted on this matter.
All arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***Courtesy of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department Facebook Page***
