Woman Arrested in Montgomery County on Drug Possession Charges

32-year-old Davenport resident charged with second-offense meth possession

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A 32-year-old woman from Davenport, Iowa was arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on Thursday evening following a traffic stop on Highway 34 and P Avenue. Ashley Ann Marie Ashburn was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, 2nd offense, and transported to the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

Why it matters

Drug possession charges, especially repeat offenses, are a significant concern for law enforcement and communities in rural Iowa counties like Montgomery. This arrest highlights ongoing efforts to address the methamphetamine crisis in the region.

The details

During the traffic stop, deputies discovered that Ashburn was in possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, 2nd offense, which carries harsher penalties than a first-time offense.

  • The traffic stop and arrest occurred on Thursday evening.

The players

Ashley Ann Marie Ashburn

A 32-year-old resident of Davenport, Iowa who was arrested on drug possession charges.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

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

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The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges rural Iowa communities face in addressing the methamphetamine crisis, and the importance of law enforcement efforts to hold repeat offenders accountable.