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Two arrested in stabbing / drug charges

DCSO received a 911 call of a stabbing in the 25000 block of Teresa Ave in East Okoboji Beach,
Spirit Lake IA. Deputies responded taking Mark Scheerhoorn (53) of Spirit lake into custody.
Mark Scheerhoorn and his brother, Scot Scheerhoorn (51) of Spirit Lake were involved in a
fight. Mark Stabbed Scot in the hand and about the head. Mark Scheerhoorn was arrested
and booked into the Dickinson County Jail.

Inside the residence, marijuana was discovered by Deputies. A search warrant was obtained
and executed at the residence. Upon further search, a marijuana grow operation was
discovered. Deputies seized 65 marijuana plants in various growth stages, equipment used in
the manufacture of marijuana, and marijuana product and paraphernalia.

Scot was transported by Ambulance to the Lakes Regional Healthcare where he was treated
and released. Scot Scheerhoorn was arrested and booked into the Dickinson County Jail.



Scot Scheerhoorn is charged with:
Assault while participating in a felony
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (marijuana)
Manufacturing a controlled substance (marijuana)
Failure to affix drug tax stamp

Mark Scheerhoorn is charged with:
Willful injury
Interference with official acts
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (marijuana)
Manufacturing a controlled substance (marijuana)
Failure to affix drug tax stamp

DCSO thanks the following for their assistance on scene:
Spirit Lake Police
Okoboji Police
Arnolds Park Police
IA Division of Narcotics Enforcement


All persons are innocent until proven guilty

Posted 5/5/2010 8:05:56 PM