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Drug arrest in Clarinda Tue. morning

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November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Clarinda Police Department reports a drug-related arrest took place early this (Tuesday) morning. At around 1:30-a.m., officers went to 206 W. Main Street, Apt. #4, to arrest 24-year old Thomas Jeffrey Engstrand, of Clarinda, on an outstanding, probation violation warrant, issued by the Page County District Court. Pursuant to the arrest, Engstrand was found in possession of controlled substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana when he was being processed at the Page County Jail.

Engstrand was charged for possession of the substances as well as introduction of controlled substances to a jail facility. A search warrant was also executed at the apartment. Evidence found at the scene indicated the alleged illegal use and distribution of controlled substances. Additional charges against Engstrand are pending.

He was being held at the Page County Jail on $5,000 bond.