Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers says his officers, Monday evening, arrested 25-year old James Robert Castillo, of Clarinda. Castillo was taken into custody at around 6-p.m., for possession of an illegal substance believed to be methamphetamine. Castillo was arrested during a traffic stop at the intersection of South 27th Street and State Highway 2. The substance believed to be methamphetamine was discovered during a search of the 2003 Kia Rio Castillo was operating. Castillo was also charged with operating a motor vehicle while his driving privilege is suspended. He posted bail through a bonding company and was released pending further court proceedings.

Reports concerning the incident have been submitted to the office of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review regarding the filing of formal charges.