Merrick County Sheriff's Office, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
CENTRAL CITY — Merrick County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 30 near 15th Avenue in Central City on a Ford F150 driven by Kirt Bauers, 58, of Clarks, Merrick County.
During the stop a search of the vehicle was conducted and controlled substance and paraphernalia was located. The passenger of the vehicle was identified as John McDonald, 75, of Central City.
Both subjects were arrested and transported to Merrick County Jail on the following charges:
- Kirt L. Bauers-Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Traffic Infractions.
- John W. McDonald-Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana Less Than 1 oz. 2nd Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
The Central City Police Department assisted during the traffic stop.
