York County Sheriff’s Office deputies made an arrest on the night of Oct. 15 after a routine traffic stop on Highway 81 uncovered a cache of illegal drugs, a deadly weapon and stolen prescription medication.
Police detail the stop and search
At approximately 11 p.m., a deputy pulled over a vehicle traveling on Highway 81. A sergeant with the department’s K‑9 unit released his police service dog, Justice, which indicated the presence of narcotics. Based on the canine alert, deputies conducted a probable‑cause search of the vehicle.
The search turned up methamphetamine, marijuana, a deadly weapon, drug paraphernalia and what officials described as “legend drugs.” In addition, officers found a sealed package that did not belong to the driver. Further investigation revealed the package contained multiple pill bottles holding a total of 390 prescription pills.
Charges filed
Gerald S. Baugh III, a resident of Stromsburg, was taken into custody and booked on several counts, including 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 under one ounce, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The York County Sheriff’s Office said the arrest underscores the department’s commitment to keeping the community safe from illegal narcotics and related criminal activity. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as the case progresses.
Original reporting: KLKN-TV – News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, Nebraska — read the source article.
