DATE & TIME: August 29th, 5:25 P.M.
LOCATION: Capri Inn, 3721 N. 6thSt. #314; Beatrice, NE
OFFENSE: Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Child Neglect, Expose Child to Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Drug House
CASE #: 2020-3948
On 08/29/20 at approximately 5:25 PM Gage County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with assistance from the Wymore Police Dept. and Beatrice Police Dept., executed a search warrant at the Capri Inn, Room #314 in Beatrice, NE.The search warrant was regarding meth distribution occurring from the motel room.
During a search of the room deputies located 6 individual baggies of suspected methamphetamine, a meth pipe, and 13 empty baggies with suspected meth residue. Deputies also located two containers of concentrated THC wax along with other marijuana pipes, grinders, and containers.
Two juvenile children, ages 5 and 6, were present in the room. One of the children was returned to a parent and the other child was placed with a family member.
Eric Lewien, age 27 of Beatrice, and his wife, Christina Lewien, age 37 of Beatrice, were arrested on the above charges and lodged in the Gage County Detention Center.
Inv. Matthew Ernst, #90315
Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903