Council Bluffs Police say Officers responding to report of possible drugs being found in a motel room, located the suspected drugs, along with a suspected explosive material. Police were called to the American Inn at 2717 S. 24th Street at around 1:30-p.m., after maintenance workers entered the abandoned room formerly occupied by 23-year old Kelly Sue Rickard, of Council Bluffs.
All occupants of the building were evacuated for their safety. The room was cleared of all explosive material by members of the Pottawattamie County/City of Council Bluufs Bomb Squad. Neighboring motel guests were allowed to return to their rooms as officers executed a search warrant.
Kelly Rickard returned to the motel while officers were conducting the search. She was arrested on charges that include Possession with Intent, Possession of Explosive Material, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and a Drug Tax Stamp Violation. Rickard was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail.