On June 14, 2019 at 10:30 p.m., the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office arrested Brent Hauge, age 43, from Paullina, IA, for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.  On June 14, 2019, a traffic stop was conducted by a Merrill Police Officer on Highway 75 at mile marker 116.  A Sheriff's Deputy assisted on the traffic stop.  While the passenger, Brent Hauge of Paullina, IA, was being detained, a methamphetamine pipe was found on his person.  After a search of his remaining pockets, a small bag containing a crystal-like substance (believed to be methamphetamine) was also located on his person.  Mr. Hauge was transported and booked into the Plymouth County Jail for possession of a controlled substance, 2nd and possession of drug paraphernalia.