Stromsburg man arrested after police find meth, marijuana and stolen pills during traffic stop

YORK, Neb. (KLKN) — On Oct. 15, York County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) deputies made an arrest after finding multiple things during a traffic stop.

Around 11 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 81.

A sergeant with a K-9 unit deployed his police service dog, Justice, during the stop. Justice indicted that there was an odor of illegal narcotics.

Deputies conducted a probable cause search and found multiple items. They found a deadly weapon, methamphetamine, marijuana, legend drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Deputies also found a package belonging to someone other than the driver. After investigation, it was determined the package contained multiple pill bottles which contained a total of 390 prescription pills.

Gerald S. Baugh III, of Stromsburg, was arrested and lodged for possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony, possession of a controlled substance, theft by receiving stolen property, possession of a legend drug, possession of marijuana less than 1 oz and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Courtesy: YCSO