(KIWA) — A Paullina man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege he gave controlled substances and prescription medications to his children.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office with the O’Brien County Clerk of Court, 29-year-old Johnathan Barnes is accused of providing the children with medications that had not been prescribed to them. Barnes was arrested earlier this week.
The complaint states that Barnes admitted to a deputy that he had given the children the prescription medications. Authorities say one of those medications was classified as a controlled substance.
Urine samples collected during the investigation also allegedly tested positive for the substances.
Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
Barnes has been charged with:
- Drug distribution violation to a person under the age of 18, a Class B felony
- Two counts of prescription drug violation involving a minor, Class C felonies
- Two counts of child endangerment, misdemeanors
A Class B felony is punishable by up to 25 years in prison. Each Class C felony carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.
Barnes is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Monday, July 27.
At last report, he remained in the O’Brien County Jail in Primghar in lieu of bond.
The charges are allegations, and Barnes is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
