Two people arrested following traffic stop in Kimball County

Two men were arrested during a traffic stop in Kimball County on April 18. Charges include DUI and felony drug possession.

April 19, 2025Updated: April 19, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

KIMBALL, Neb. – Two men were arrested following a traffic stop in Kimball County on April 18, according to the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office.

Rob Thompson, 66, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of drugs, felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana).

John Snelson, 57, was also arrested and faces charges of felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana).

The arrests occurred during a traffic stop conducted by the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office. No further details about the traffic stop were released.

Authorities remind the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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