A traffic stop Sunday in Shambaugh resulted in a man being arrested on drug charges. The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports during the stop, 50-year old Steven William Wells, of College Springs, was arrested for Driving while License is barred. The Clarinda Police Department K-9 “Rakio” was called to the scene and deployed for a free air sniff. Rakio indicated the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle, a 1997 Saturn registered to Cassandra Hauge of Glenwood.

Steven William Wells

A subsequent search of the vehicle indicated Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Wells was subsequently charged with Possession of a controlled substance (Marijuana) 3rd or subsequent offense, and Possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Page County Jail and later posted a $4,300 bond before being released pending future court appearances.