Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
A stop sign violation led to methamphetamine charges involving 10 to 27 grams for two Scottsbluff residents.
According to the arrest affidavit, on Dec. 27 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Nebraska State Trooper I. Jaramillo was stationary observing the stop sign at the intersection of Old Highway 71 and Highway 71 in Kimball County when a silver passenger vehicle violated the stop sign. There were two occupants in the vehicle.
After initiating a routine traffic stop, Jaramillo contacted NSP Dispatch and was advised that the driver of the vehicle was identified as Julia E. Fuentes and did have a current and valid license but had an active arrest warrant in Scottsbluff County. Fuentes was placed under arrest.
According to the arrest affidavit, Jaramillo advised the passenger (the owner of the vehicle) that the vehicle would be towed. The passenger identified himself as Joshua Jaso. Once identified as Jaso, NSP Dispatch advised that Jaso’s license was expired and revoke.
The arrest affidavit stated that Jaramillo proceeded to conduct an inventory of the vehicle prior to it being towed. Jaramillo located a tall, orange bottle that contained a marijuana pipe and also observed a glass pipe laying on the floor between the front passenger seat and the center console of the vehicle.
Jaramillo reached under the seat to retrieve the pipe and also located two medium size bags filled with a white crystalize substance. A third bag with a similar looking substance was found underneath the driver’s seat.
Jaramillo said he then conducted a field test of the white crystalize substance, and the substance tested positive for methamphetamine.
Jaso was placed under arrest. Both Jaso and Fuentes were transported to the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office and placed into custody.
Jaso was arrested on the following charges: possess marijuana 1 ounce or less-second offense; possess or use drug paraphernalia; and possess methamphetamine 10-27 grams, a Class 1D Felony that carries a minimum penalty of three years in prison to a maximum of 50 years of imprisonment and possession with intent charge.
Both Jaso and Fuentes came before Kimball County Honorable Judge Randin Roland last week Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Kimball County Court for a status of preliminary hearing.