Charges filed over fake drugs

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MUSCATINE, Iowa — Muscatine County Drug Task Force officials arrested a man they say sold fake cocaine to an undercover agent.

According to court documents, Steven Decker sold a white powder on June 4 to the agent and an individual cooperating with the Drug Task Force.

Decker, 19, 3314 Steamboat Way, Apt. 10, Muscatine, was charged Wednesday with delivery of a simulated controlled substance.

The Class C felony carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and $50,000 in fines.

Decker was released from Muscatine County Jail after posting 10 percent of a $7,500 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21.

Decker also faces misdemeanor charges for:

- Possession of less than 5 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop and search of his vehicle on June 4

- Possession of marijuana-related drug paraphernalia during a search of his former residence on June 4

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