Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports a local teen was arrested Thursday on a drug charge. The 15-year old male was taken into custody for alleged illegal possession of a controlled substance, believed to be marijuana. His arrest was the result of an investigation by the Clarinda Police Department and the Sioux City, Iowa Police Department.

The juvenile was released to the custody of his legal guardian pending additional action by Page County Juvenile Court Services and the Juvenile Court Division of the Page County Attorney’s Office.