Estherville, IA (KICD)– Two people are facing drug charges following separate investigations in Emmets County.

Sheriff Mike Martens tells us the first arrest started with a call for a crash in a rural part of the county in December. While on scene investigators say a controlled substance and other drug-related items were in the vehicle leading to 28-year-old Branden Torgerson of Blue Earth being charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He further charged with possession of contraband in a correctional facility after more the drug was reportedly discovered during the booking process.

The second arrest came on the afternoon of January 12th, when 64-year-old Debra Wessling of Terril was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway 4. She was ultimately charged with possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia and for driving with a suspended license.