Two Onalaska residents were arrested Tuesday on multiple charges after the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a call from concerned citizens.
Acting on the tip, the Polk County Narcotics Division conducted a “knock and talk” investigation Tuesday at a residence located in the Creekside subdivision off FM 356 in Onalaska.
During the course of the investigation, narcotics detectives developed probable cause and obtained a search warrant for the residence. The warrant was signed by Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Sarah Rasberry.
Upon execution of the search warrant, detectives located and seized approximately 16 pounds of high-grade marijuana, 115 THC vape pens, approximately eight ounces of THC wax, marijuana edibles, and several firearms from inside the residence.
Detectives also discovered multiple marijuana edible products packaged in a manner designed to resemble common candy and snack items that would be attractive to children. These edible products were allegedly located throughout the residence and were easily accessible to young children living inside the home.
As a result of the investigation, Mohammad Shamer Shoaib, 29, and Komal Saleem Jiwani, 27, both of Onalaska, were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana (between 5-50 pounds), manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance (between 4-400 grams), and three counts of child endangerment.
Additionally, Jiwani was found to have outstanding possession of marijuana warrants out of Trinity County. Both Shoaib and Jiwani were held on bonds totaling $260,000 each. Jiwani was released on bond Wednesday night.
“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively targeting the illegal distribution of narcotics within our communities,” Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons said. “Investigations involving narcotics that are accessible to children are especially concerning and will continue to be a top enforcement priority.”
“We would like to thank the citizens who continue to come forward and report suspicious and illegal activity within our communities,” Chief Deputy Andy Lowrie said. “Information provided by the public plays a vital role in helping the narcotics division identify, investigate, and remove illegal narcotics from Polk County. When citizens and law enforcement work together, it makes our communities safer for everyone.”
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has encouraged anyone with information regarding illegal narcotics activity to contact the Polk County Narcotics Division or Polk County Crime Stoppers. Those reporting tips can remain anonymous.
