Oklahoma man arrested after drugs found in vehicle near Norfolk

The Stanton County Sheriff's Office stopped a man from Oklahoma for speeding and found drugs in his vehicle.

October 22, 2022Updated: October 22, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

NORFOLK, Neb. -- The Stanton County Sheriff's Office stopped a man from Oklahoma for speeding and found drugs in his vehicle.

Officers said they saw a speeding semi-trailer on Highway 35 travelling towards Norfolk. They vehicle was reportedly speeding at 90 mph in a 65 mph zone on Saturday around 4:15 p.m. The driver was 55-year-old Dwight Allen, of Jay, Okla.

According to authorities, Allen reportedly appeared to be under the influence of drugs and officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Allen also had an outstanding extraditable felony warrant from Delaware County, Okla. for unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. 

SCSO said Allen was arrested on charges of DWI, possession of a controlled substance and the Oklahoma warrant and jailed pending further court proceedings.

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