Kenyon sophomore in jail on drug charges

News Brief

By: Lindsay Means

Posted: 4/30/09

According to a press release from the Knox County Sheriff's Office, Robert Granville '11 was arrested last Thursday, April 23, for two counts of trafficking marijuana. The student, a sophomore, "allegedly sold marijuana to an undercover deputy sheriff," Knox County Sheriff David Barber said in the press release. Also assisting in the investigation were Kenyon's Office of Safety and Security, Detective Sergeants Roger Brown and Gary Rohler, and Detective David Light, none of whom could be reached for comment. On Thursday night, a search warrant was served for Granville's residence, resulting in the seizure of marijuana in addition to other materials. Granville is "currently being held at the Knox County jail," according to the press release. According to President S. Georgia Nugent, Granville must undergo a judicial hearing at Kenyon before a decision is made regarding his future enrollment at the College.