Two charged in Elwood drug bust
06/22/2023
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Ronald Grippando, Jr.
Kayla Jenkins ( Credit: Doniphan Co Sheriff's Office)

(KNZA)--Charges have been filed against two Elwood residents arrested last week after a search warrant was served at an Elwood motel.

Criminal complaints were filed Thursday in Doniphan County District Court charging 37-year-old Ronald Grippando, Jr. and 33-year-old Kayla Jenkins with five counts each.

According to court documents, both are charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of fentanyl, possession of opiates, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Grippando and Jenkins were arrested June 16 after officers from multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a search warrant at the Capri Motel, in Elwood.

According to a release from the Doniphan County Sheriff's Office, the warrant was secured following information gained by the Buchanan County, Missouri Drug Strike Force.

During the execution of the warrant, the release says suspected narcotics, paraphernalia and other items were seized.

Grippando and Jenkins are scheduled to make their first appearance in a Doniphan County courtroom June 27.

Both remain in the Doniphan County Jail, held on $75,000 bond each.