NPD: Probation check turns into drug arrest

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Authorities in northeast Nebraska were doing a search on a probationer's residence when they found controlled substances. 

The Norfolk Police Division said they were called to a home in the 800 block of S. 12th St. to help a Nebraska State Probation Officer. 

It was reported the probation officer was doing a search of a probationer's, 37-year-old Eric Jones of Norfolk, residence and they found controlled substances. 

The NPD officer that responded said they spoke with both the probation officer and Jones. 

Authorities said the probation officer found several small baggies of methamphetamine, a pipe, and a scale in Jones' bedroom. 

NPD also reported that several children also live in the home. 

Jones was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and cited for child neglect without injury. 

He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail.