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Traffic stop near Atlantic results in felony drug charges for an adult & 2 juveniles

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June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports a local woman and two juveniles are facing drug charges following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon southwest of Atlantic, on Highway 6 at Memphis Avenue. Authorities say 18-year old Erin Mack, of Atlantic, and the two 16-year old males face felony charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – with Intent to Deliver and Failure to affix a Drug Tax Stamp.

Erin Mack, of Atlantic

Deputies stopped Mack for speeding and illegal passing of a tractor in a No Passing Zone, at around 5:34-p.m. During the stop Officer’s noticed the smell of Marijuana coming from the vehicle. A witness  told Deputies they saw a bag being thrown from the vehicle prior to the stop. Deputies recovered the bag, which contained 112 grams of Marijuana. Mack was transported to the Cass County Jail and held on $50,000 bond. The two male juvenile passengers were transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs.