Executed Search Warrant Ends With Arrest

DATE & TIME: Thursday, February 10, 2022

LOCATION: 9747 W. Pickrell Rd.

OFFENSES:

1. Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Prohibited Person, 28-1206
2. Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Prohibited Person, 28-1206
3. Possession of a Controlled Substance, 28-416(3)
4. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 28-441
5. Possession of a Legend Drug, 71-2478

CASE #: 2022-0432

On 02/10/22 at approximately 8:34 AM deputies executed a search warrant for the person of Nicholas J. Buss, his pickup truck, and his residence at 9747 W. Pickrell Rd. The purpose of the search warrant was to look for a firearm, ammunition, and controlled substances. Buss is currently prohibited from possessing firearms due to him being the respondent on an active Domestic Abuse Protection Order which specifically prohibits him from possessing firearms. Buss was located in Beatrice and contacted a short time after driving away from his own pickup truck in a different vehicle. Buss was searched and detained and his pickup truck was subsequently searched pursuant to the search warrant. A glass light bulb with white residue was located and residue from the light bulb field tested positive for methamphetamine. Two rounds of 9mm ammunition were also located in the bed of his pickup truck. 

During a search of Buss’s residence, deputies located a silver and black Smith and Wesson 9 mm handgun that was loaded with a round in the chamber. Deputies also located four additional magazines that were all loaded with ammunition along with a plastic baggie containing numerous rounds of ammunition. Also at the residence, deputies located a double-edged knife with a blade length of 5 ½”. Buss is also prohibited, per the Protection Order, from possessing knives with a blade length over 3 ½”. Deputies also located pills identified as Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, which is a Legend Drug. 

Buss was lodged in the Gage County Detention Center on the above charges.

Inv. Matthew Ernst, 90315

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903