Mason City man arrested on drug charges after Clear Lake traffic stop

CLEAR LAKE — A traffic stop in Clear Lake has led to the arrest of a Mason City man on drug charges.

The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office says shortly before 6 o’clock last night, they along with the Clear Lake Police Department arrested 55-year-old Andrew Snyder at the intersection of South Shore Drive and Main Avenue in Clear Lake.

The department says based on an ongoing investigation, Snyder was charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver over five grams and less than five kilograms, a Class B felony; failure to affix a drug tax stamp, a Class D felony, as well as driving while suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

The Sheriff’s Office says their investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about Snyder should contact law enforcement.