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

Women face numerous charges

Iowa City police arrested two women on drug-related charges and child endangerment.

Kenyatta Taylor, 20, 2502 Bartelt Road 1B, and Alicia Reed, 20, were both face numerous charges, including possession with intent to deliver, drug tax-stamp violations, and child endangerment.

According to reports, police had a search warrant for the apartment after receiving information there were drugs present. When officers entered, Reed attempted to leave the apartment carrying a 3-month-old baby. When officers asked to look through the baby’s blankets, a bag of marijuana fell onto the ground. Reed was allegedly in possession of several individual bags of marijuana.

Officers searched the rest of the apartment and allegedlyfound marijuana, packaging materials, a digital scale. Taylor allegedly admitted her house has been used for purchases of illegal drugs. In the home, Taylor had her three children, ages 1, 2, and 3.

Possession with intent to deliver and drug-stamp violation are Class D felonies and are generally punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $7,500.

— by Marleen Linares

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