(Thurman) Two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Fremont County early this morning.
At approximately 1:32 a.m., a Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped an unplated Nissan Versa for driving at a high rate of speed, northbound on Interstate 29 near the Thurman exit. The Fremont County K9 Roby was deployed and alerted to the presence of controlled substances in the vehicle.
During a subsequent search, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and prescription pills were located.
Leanthony Carey, age 29, of Gretna, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Jamie Leigh Conn, age 22, of Plattsmouth, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of Prescription Pills.
Carey is being held at the Fremont County Jail on a $300 bond. Conn is being held on a $2,300 bond.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Unit with the call.
