Red Oak Man Arrested on Drug Possession Charges

Traffic stop leads to charges for 41-year-old Adam Chandler Orr

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 41-year-old Red Oak, Iowa man was arrested on drug possession charges following a traffic stop by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit on Thursday night. Authorities say they found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle during the search.

Why it matters

Drug-related crimes and arrests remain a persistent issue in many rural Iowa communities, with law enforcement working to curb the spread of methamphetamine and other illicit substances. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to address substance abuse and related criminal activity in the region.

The details

The traffic stop occurred around 10 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of 220th Street and Boxelder Avenue. Following a search of the vehicle, deputies arrested Adam Chandler Orr and charged him with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Orr was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $1,000 bond.

  • The traffic stop occurred just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and made the arrest.

Adam Chandler Orr

A 41-year-old resident of Red Oak, Iowa who was arrested and charged with drug possession offenses.

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What’s next

Orr will appear before a judge in the coming days to face the charges.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges rural Iowa communities face in combating the spread of methamphetamine and other illicit drugs, with law enforcement working to keep these substances off the streets.