Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports that on July 22nd, just after 9:00 am deputies were called to the 3000 block of 185th Street, for a report of an unconscious male in a vehicle.  The male later identified as 38 year old Joshua Dean Cooney of Braddyville was transported to the hospital by Sidney Rescue.  A search warrant was conducted on the vehicle and deputies discovered approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and personal use amounts of controlled substances.

A warrant was issued and Cooney was arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.

Cooney was charged with Possession with Intent to distribute more than 5 grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of controlled substance 3rd Offense (Meth) and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp.

Cooney is being held on a $100,000 bond as well as an active Mills County Warrant.