Search Warrant Results in Drugs Found and Arrest

Authorities say they located nearly 240 pills suspected to contain fentanyl while executing a search warrant at a Dubuque residence Thursday. A press release from the Dubuque Drug Task Force says that a search warrant was executed at a residence on Woodlawn Street with assistance from the Dubuque Police Department. During the search, investigators found marijuana, cocaine, a handgun, and 239 suspected fentanyl pills. As a result, 28 year old Derrick Moore was arrested on warrants charging parole violation and failure to appear. Authorities say they expect additional charges to be filed in connection with the incident as the investigation progresses.