Two arrested after traffic stop leads to drug, firearm seizure in Sterling
Two people were arrested after police seized methamphetamine and a handgun during a traffic stop in Sterling.
By News Channel NebraskaSTERLING, Colo. — Two people were arrested Friday night after a traffic stop in Sterling led to the seizure of methamphetamine, a handgun and drug paraphernalia, according to the Sterling Police Department.
Police said officers conducted a late-night traffic stop on Highway 138 and made proactive contact with two vehicles. During the encounter, officers discovered more than 35 grams of methamphetamine, along with a handgun and drug paraphernalia.
Both occupants were taken into custody and booked into jail. Their identities and potential charges were not immediately released.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit assisted at the scene, police said.
The Sterling Police Department said the seizure was related to an earlier contact and resulted in drugs and a firearm being removed from the community. The investigation remains ongoing.