On January 20, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers with the La Cygne Police Department executed a search warrant at 114 N. Railroad St. following a months-long investigation into suspected unlawful narcotics activity at the location.
During the search, officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, and multiple items of drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation, Mark E. Trinkle was arrested and transported to the Linn County Jail, where he is currently being held on the following charges:
>Possession of Methamphetamine
>Possession of Marijuana
>Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The La Cygne Police Department remains committed to enhancing the safety of our community through proactive enforcement, strong community partnerships, and professional policing.
For further inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
PoliceChief@cityoflacygne.org
