Norfolk man arrested on multiple drug counts after traffic stop

NORFOLK, Neb. -- A weekend traffic stop for expired plates led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Norfolk man on drug charges, Norfolk Police said Monday.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, a Norfolk Police officer reportedly saw a vehicle with expired plates and initiated a stop.

While making contact with the driver, 30-year-old Matthew J. Kingsley of Norfolk, the officer reported seeing several open containers of whiskey and a marijuana pipe in the center console next to the driver's seat.

Officers then searched the vehicle and reported locating marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a small bag containing cocaine. They also recovered a bag of methamphetamine from Kingsley’s pants pocket, Norfolk Police Capt. Michael Bauer said.

Kingsley was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance. He was also cited for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and no valid registration. He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County jail