Narcotics Warrent leads to Arrests in Fayette County

On 1-10-24, at approximately 8:30PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and West Union Police Department executed a narcotics warrant at the address of 103.5 S Walnut St. Apt A West Union IA.  Information stemmed from an investigation showing illegal substances and a sex offender were present where a minor lived.  During a search of the apartment, methamphetamine and paraphernalia were found and seized.  Jason Levi Hallock, 49 of West Union IA, was arrested and charged with Sex Offender registry Violation, Possession of a Controlled 3rd Offense, both D Felonies, Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.  Christine Marie Barnhart, 33 of West Union, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled 3rd Offense, D Felony, Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.  Robert Charles Moreno, 43 of West Union, was arrested and charged with Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor, Possession of methamphetamine 1st Offense, a serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.  Moreno, Hallock, and Barnhart were all taken into custody and transported to Fayette County Jail, where they await initial appearance.