(Clarinda, Iowa) – The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports an Adams County man was arrested Saturday on drug charges, in Clarinda. At around 12:28-a.m., Deputies initiated a traffic stop for a traffic infraction near 16^th Street (HWY 71) and Laperla St. in Clarinda.

During the traffic stop 53-year-old Darryn Lyn Dugan, of Nodaway, was arrested for Possession of a controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 3^rd or subsequent offense (Class D Felony) and Operating while intoxicated (drug) 1^st Offense. Dugan was transported to the Page County Jail where he is being held on $5000.00 bond pending further court proceedings.

The Clarinda Police Department assisted the Page County Sheriff’s Office with the incident.

Dugan

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