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Search Warrants Lead to Drug Seizures, Arrests

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April 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers, Monday, said two search warrants were executed Sunday afternoon at 901 W. Tarkio Street. During the investigation, Police seized approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine and several thousand dollars of cash.

Taken into custody was 35-year old Lacey Jo Smalley and 30-year old Vanessa Ranae Jones, both of Clarinda, along with 28-year old Thomas Jeffrey Engstrand, of Braddyville. All three were charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, gathering where illegal drugs are sold and used and failure to affix drug tax stamps. All three were being held at the Page County Jail on bail.

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.