The Nebraska State Patrol arrested two individuals on separate occasions as part of an ongoing drug investigation.
In a press release from the Nebraska State Patrol the first traffic stop occurred in Central City, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
During the traffic stop, an NSP K-9 detected the odor of a controlled substance inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed 145 grams of methamphetamine and smaller amounts of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, oxycodone pills, alprazolam pills, dextroamphetamine pills, liquid methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.
The driver, Jake Spiegel, 41, of Albion, was arrested for several drug-related charges.
The second traffic stop occurred in Chapman, at approximately 12:00 a.m. Monday. Investigators located 183 grams of methamphetamine and smaller amounts of heroin, psilocybin mushrooms, cocaine, marijuana, unknown liquids, and drug paraphernalia.
The driver, Cheryl Gonzales, 42, of Spencer, was arrested for several drug-related charges.
Both Spiegel and Gonzales were lodged in Merrick County Jail.
The NSP received assistance from the SNARE Drug Task Force, Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, and the Central City Police Department.
