Search Warrants Executed

DATE & TIME: October 14, 2022, 6:00 AM                                        

LOCATION: 49813 SW 18^th Rd. and 418 N. 13^th St                                          

OFFENSE: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Maintaining A Drug House, and Child Neglect                                  

CASE #: 2022-5397, 2022-5398                      

On Friday, October 14, 2022 at approximately 6:00 AM the Gage County Sheriff’s Office and Beatrice Police Department executed two search warrants in relation to marijuana and methamphetamine distribution, and the possible illegal possession of firearms.  Deputies searched the address of 49813 SW 18^th Rd. and located a snort straw with residue, which pre-tested positive for methamphetamine, marijuana pipes, and THC wax.  The guns in the residence appeared real, but they were determined to be air soft guns and not authentic firearms.  Deputies arrested one resident, Tammy Wicklander, age 57, for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Maintaining a Drug House.  Wicklander was also cited for Child Neglect due to the drug use occurring in the residence with a 15-year-old juvenile living in the home.  The investigation also determined that multiple assaults and disturbances had been occurring in the residence in the juvenile’s presence as well.     

A citation was issued to William Krous, age 65, of the residence for Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz. and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Beatrice Police Officers searched 418 N. 13^th St. and located a digital scale with marijuana residue along with stolen check books which had been reported stolen on 10/05/22. 

The investigation at both residences is ongoing and additional criminal charges are possible.      

Inv. Matthew Ernst, 90315

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903