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

Local woman charged with unlawful possession of prescription drugs

An Iowa City woman has been accused of possessing prescription drugs that did not belong to her.

Christy McGinnis, 41, 2401 Highway 6 E. Apt. 2433, was charged Tuesday with unlawful possession of a prescription drug.

According to an Iowa City police complaint, McGinnis was arrested for public intoxication. While searching her possessions, officers found a prescription for Mirtazapine that belonged to Thomas Case.

She does not have a prescription for this drug, according to the complaint.

Unlawful possession of a prescription drug is a serious misdemeanor.

— by Amy Skarnulis

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