Driver Arrested On Mutiple Charges

DATE & TIME: 08-13-2020 at 0059 hours

LOCATION: Pickrell, NE

OFFENSE:       28-1202             Possession of Concealed Weapon

                           28-1205             Possession of Firearm in Commission of Felony  

                           28-1206             Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person

                           28-1207             Possession of Defaced Firearm

                           28-416               Possession of Methamphetamine

                           28-441               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

                           28-508               Possession of Burglary Tools

                           28-517               Theft by Receiving Stolen Property ($500 Value)    

                           60-4,108            Driving Under Suspension

                           60-6,214            Willful Reckless Driving     

CASE #: 2020-3656

Gage County Sheriff’s Office conducted a stop of a vehicle in Pickrell, NE, which was speeding on Highway 77. The driver told the deputy he was heading from Lincoln to Crete. The driver later said he was heading to Beatrice. During the course of the traffic stop, deputies requested a K9 from the Beatrice Police Department which indicated to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle was conducted which discovered suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia, a loaded and defaced handgun, additional ammunition, and burglary tools. The vehicle was also stolen out of Lincoln, NE.

The driver, Robert Cave (29yr old Male from Lincoln), was arrested on multiple charges.

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903

Sergeant Jason Sharp #90319