Drug Take Back

DATE & TIME: October 22, 2016 @ 1000-1400 Hours

LOCATION: Gage County Sheriff’s Office

OFFENSE: Drug Take-Back Day 

On October 22, 2016 the Gage County Sheriff’s Office participated in the National Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Between 1000-1400 hours on this date, and also by collecting throughout the year with the help of Deines Pharmacy and Clabaugh’s Pharmacy in Beatrice, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office collected 151 pounds of unused/unwanted prescription medication that was turned over to our office for safe disposal. Of the 151 pounds, 17 pounds of the items turned in were Schedule 4 or lower prescription drugs. We would like to thank everyone that participated in this program and made the day and this year a success.

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office would like to show a special gratitude to Christina Lyons and the M.A.P.S. Program for continuing to help fund and support the program. We would also like to thank Deines Pharmacy and Clabaugh’s Pharmacy for helping throughout the year by collecting unused/unwanted medication that people would like to get rid of so they do not have to have it in their homes.     

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office would like everyone to know that if they would like to have any unused or unwanted prescription removed from their household and disposed of, they can contact our office for help year round. The Gage County Sheriff’s Office does offer a Prescription Drug Drop-Box that is available 24/7 and 365 days a year in the lobby at the Gage County Sheriff’s Office. This drop box is free and completely confidential to anyone who wishes to drop off any unused or unwanted prescription medications. If you decide to contact our office about the drop box or have questions about disposing any prescription medication, please call Sergeant Schley #9035 at 402-223-5222 EXT. 209 and leave a message with your name, number, and the reason you are calling. You can also email Sergeant Schley at bs9035@gcsone.us. Thanks again to everyone who helped make this program a continued success.

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903

Sergeant Brandon Schley #9035