Search warrant executed in New Albin results in arrest of four area residents on drug-related charges

Thursday, November 10 at approximately 5:39 p.m., the Lansing/New Albin Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located at 293 Third Street NE in New Albin. During the search, officers seized several marijuana plants and other items used in the manufacturing and distribution of drugs.

As a result of the search, Theron Gene Krambeer, age 55, of New Albin was arrested on charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance; Keri Ella Louise Strong, age 34, of New Albin was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance; Gary Sand, age 44, of Caledonia, MN was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance; and Ashley Erickson, age 32, of New Albin was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Interference with Official Acts, and Destruction of Evidence.

The investigation is ongoing and other arrests and criminal charges are likely to be filed in this case. A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

The Lansing/New Albin Police Department was assisted by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and the Waukon Police Department.