North Platte Police Department
On October 15th, 2023, Officers observed a vehicle failing to stay in its lane. Officers activated their overhead lights and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, making contact with the driver, 34-year-old Austin Priest, and passenger, 45-year-old Nikki Stevens. During the stop, PSD Briggs was deployed, and probable cause was developed to search the vehicle.
During their search, officers located a large cellophane package with just over one pound of methamphetamine inside. Both Priest and Stevens were taken into custody without issue and incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver - 140+ grams.