The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Woman charged with endangerment, possession

Iowa City police arrested a woman for allegedly possessing drugs in her home around her two children.

Ruby Harden, 28, 1103 Hollywood Blvd. No. 11, was charged with endangerment and possession of a controlled substance.

According to reports, Harden gave consent to officers to search her apartment after her boyfriend was arrested for possession of marijuana. Officers allegedly found a large bag of marijuana on the floor and on a table in the living room. Police also allegedly found cocaine in Harden’s bedroom.

Harden allegedly admitted to knowing the marijuana was on the floor and table. She also allegedly admitted to using marijuana in the home where her two children, ages 5 and 3, live.

Possession of a controlled substance is a serious misdemeanor and is generally punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,500. Endangerment is an aggravated misdemeanor and is generally punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

— by Marleen Linares

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