01/18/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents

• Arrested on drug charges

An O’Brien County man faces felony drug charges after officers carried out a search warrant in Sutherland. According to the Sutherland Police Department, eight sealed bags of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a digital scale were found on Jan. 11.

Dean Swanson, 58, of Sutherland, was charged with Drug Stamp Violation and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver or Manufacture, both class D felonies; and Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, misdemeanors.

Also arrested was James Brockshaus, 29, of Sutherland. He was charged w...