Mason City man faces federal drug charges

MASON CITY — Federal drug charges have been filed against a Mason City man.

30-year-old Bernard Davis has been indicted in United States Federal Court with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, distribution of meth and heroin, seven counts of distribution of heroin, five counts of distribution of meth, two counts of distribution of fentanyl, possession with the intent to distribute meth and heroin, and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Davis was arrested by law enforcement on July 30th and a search of his home by law enforcement allegedly found a pound of meth, 50 grams of heroin, handguns and a rifle.

Federal prosecutors say Davis has been involved in drug dealing between January 2016 and July of this year. State level charges have been dropped in lieu of the federal indictment.

Davis has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and is scheduled to be tried on December 7th.