Nebraska State Patrol cruiser. (Jeff Motz/KFOR News)LINCOLN—(KFOR Jan. 18) Just after 1 pm Thursday, NSP investigators performed a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of 5th Street in Syracuse and located 186 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 536 grams of suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. NSP Public Relations Director Cody Thomas told KFOR News, investigators also located additional methamphetamine while making contact with two individuals who had just exited the residence.
Kellie Bassinger, 30, and Brian Werner, 41, both of Syracuse were were lodged in Otoe County Jail for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of money during a drug violation, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
The investigation remains ongoing. NSP was assisted by the Otoe County Sheriff’s Office.