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Additional details released on I-80 drug bust in Cass County

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February 16th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on an Interstate 80 traffic stop that resulted in an arrest and 14-pounds of marijuana being seized.

Kyle Krueger (Cass Co. S/O) booking photo

Kyle Krueger (Cass Co. S/O) booking photo

According to the report, on Sunday, Feb. 14th, Deputy Tyler Shiels stopped a vehicle driven by 23-year old Kyle James Kruger, of Ottawa, at the 56 mile marker on I-80 eastbound.

Tyler Shiels w/his K9 partner and the drugs seized. (photo courtesy the Cass Co. S/0)

Tyler Shiels w/his K9 partner and the drugs seized. (photo courtesy the Cass Co. S/0)

During the stop approximately 14 pounds of marijuana was found inside the front fender well of the vehicle. Krueger was arrested on felony charges that include a Controlled Substance Violation and Drug Tax Stamp Violation. He was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was released Monday on $5,000 bond.

Two other arrests took place Sunday, in Cass County. The Sheriff’s Office says 18-year old Seth Alan Nelson, of Atlantic, was arrested on a charge of Eluding. Nelson was also cited for Failure to Maintain Reasonable Speed, Reckless Driving, and he received three citations for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign. He was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $2,000 bond.

And, 25-year old Timothy Alan Brown, of Atlantic, was arrested Sunday on a charge of Driving While Suspended. Brown was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was also charged by the Atlantic Police Department with three Aggravated Misdemeanors. Brown remains held at the Cass County Jail on $6,300 bond.