Traffic stop leads to five felony drug arrests in Stanton County
Stanton County deputies say the stop led to search warrants and drug investigations in Norfolk and Howells
Sandra Harris, 43, and Matthew Morrison, 46, both of Howells, were arrested after a traffic stop in Stanton County. (Photos courtesy Stanton County Sheriff's Office)
STANTON COUNTY, Neb. — Five people were arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Stanton County led to the execution of two search warrants in Norfolk and Howells.
According to the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle Wednesday night on Highway 275 near 567th Avenue for a traffic violation.
During the stop, deputies say a passenger, Sandra Harris, 43, of Howells, was found in possession of a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine that field tested positive. Harris was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and several counts of possession of controlled substances for pills she did not have a prescription for.
The driver, Matthew Morrison, 46, of Howells, was also arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and a probation violation.
Authorities say the traffic stop led to the issuance of two search warrants that were served Thursday morning.
One warrant was executed at 507 12th Street in Norfolk with assistance from the Norfolk Police Division and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. During the search, officers located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Two adult men and one adult woman were arrested on felony drug charges and are being held by Madison County authorities. Two other adults at the residence were detained and later released without charges.
A second warrant was served at 217 North 6th Street in Howells with assistance from the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office. One man was detained during that search, where suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were also found. Authorities say any charges related to that search will be handled by Colfax County officials.
Sheriff Mike Unger said the case is another example of how a routine traffic stop can lead to larger drug investigations.
“Another example of a simple traffic violation leading to multiple felony drug arrests and our continuous fight against illegal drugs in Stanton County and northeast Nebraska,” Unger said.