Two arrested after numerous drugs, guns found in Chase County home

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people in southwest Nebraska on Wednesday after finding drugs, guns and stolen vehicles in their home.

Investigators and the patrol SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a home in rural Lamar, in Chase County, with both occupants having a warrant out for their arrest.

As the SWAT Team made verbal contact, both voluntarily exited the house and were taken into custody, according to the patrol.

Investigators searched the home and found 16 grams of methamphetamine, eight ounces of marijuana, 12 firearms and two stolen motorcycles, the patrol said.

The male resident, 45-year-old Kenneth Johnston, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for distribution of a controlled substance.

He was also arrested on suspicion of numerous felony drug charges, possession of stolen property, possession of a stolen vehicle and conspiracy to commit theft.

Johnston was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

Lindsey Bartorelli, 39, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft and Lodged in Chase County Jail.