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N.D. (AP) – The former Wells County Sheriff who abruptly resigned last month has been arrested on five charges, including felony counts of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine and bribery.

Forty-one-year-old Johnny Zip Lawson of Harvey quit as Wells County sheriff on April 25, citing personal reasons. Court documents show that a warrant for his arrest was issued Tuesday, May 30th.

Lawson is also charged with misdemeanor counts of providing false information to a law enforcement officer, neglect of duty by a public official, and ingesting meth.

The following is a news release by the Wells County State’s Attorney’s Office. Click on the Press Release below for more details.

 Press Release.Lawson,Johnny.5.31.2017