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NE man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop Tue. morning in Pott. County

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June 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office say a Nebraska man was arrested at around 12:30-a.m. today (Tuesday), following a traffic stop near the intersection of Highways 92 and 59. 22-year old Tyler Joseph Schliechardt, of Omaha, was pulled over for speeding 69 in a 55 zone. The Deputy observed Schliechardt showed signs of impairment. A search of his vehicle resulted in the recovery of 6.6-grams of marijuana. Schliechardt was taken into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance, with an OWI/1st offense charge, pending.

And, a man from Underwood was arrested Monday evening for OWI/2nd offense, after a Pott. County Deputy on patrol in the area of 230th Street and Juniper Road, stopped to assist a motorist. 60-year old Roger Hough was subsequently taken into custody and brought to the Pott. County Jail.

Sheriff’s officials said also, 26-year old Michael Lee Chase, of Council Bluffs, turned himself-in to the Sheriff’s Department, Monday. Chase was wanted on a warrant out of Pott. County based on new evidence with regard to a Parole Violation.