Driving Complaint Leads To Drug Bust

An affidavit the Kimball Policeman Andrew Lawson shared with the Observer details the arrest and confiscation of suspected heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and marijuana in the parking lot of Kwik Stop.

According to the affidavit, on April 22, Lawson was dispatched to locate a red Honda SUV in response to a driving complaint on Highway 71. The vehicle was discovered in the parking lot of Kwik Stop.

“Lawson learned the driver, Shawn McNett of Scottsbluff, had multiple extraditable warrants,” according to the affidavit.

McNett was handcuffed, and 57 blue pills suspected of being fentanyl were found, along with marijuana items and two small baggies of suspected heroin, the report said.

Information from a Kwik Stop employee also located a large pack of suspected methamphetamine under a propane display. The video showed McNett tossing items under the display.

McNett was arrested for his outstanding warrants, multiple counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession with Intent to Deliver/Distribute, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Obstructing a Peace Officer, and No Drug Tax.

The Kimball County Sheriff’s Office also participated in the search of the vehicle.