The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a Nebraska man was arrested Thursday evening, after his vehicle nearly hit an Adams County Sheriff’s vehicle. Deputies were on patrol at around 6:45-p.m. when the patrol vehicle was nearly struck from the rear as it was traveling westbound on Highway 34, near the intersection with Highway 148. Following a traffic stop, the driver of the other vehicle was identified as Allen Michael Lee Smith, of Omaha. Smith admitted to recently smoking marijuana and was found to have a suspended license.

Allen Michael Lee Smith

The K9 “Baxo” was deployed and gave a positive indication to the odor of narcotics. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, and upon further investigation, Smith was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Alprazolam), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Clonazepam), Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Child Endangerment, and Driving under Suspension. Smith was additionally cited for Following too Closely. A female passenger, Alex Samborski, was cited and released for Child Endangerment and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Alprazolam).

And, at around 6:30-p.m. Wednesday, Adams County Deputies observed a vehicle being operated by Fred William Ehrman. Deputies were aware that Ehrman’s driving status was revoked from a previous OWI. He was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Revoked, Fail to File SR-22 Insurance, Interlock Device Required and Interference with Official Acts. Ehrman was additionally cited for not having insurance.