SCSO: Two people arrested on drug charges after vehicle located on highway

STANTON, Neb. -- Authorities say two people from northeast Nebraska were arrested on drug charges in Stanton County Friday night.

According to Stanton County Sheriff Mike Unger, his office observed a vehicle parked along Highway 275 north of Stanton at approximately 8:00 p.m. Friday. 

Unger said his office reached out to two people associated with the vehicle, and during that contact, both were found to be in possession of marijuana and methamphetamine. 

32-year-old Victoria Watkins of West Point and 35-year-old Michael Paris of Norfolk were placed under arrest and jailed on the felony drug charges, according to Unger's office.

Unger said the vehicle also had fictitious plates and was impounded. He said felony charges are pending.