A man and woman from Nebraska were arrested early this (Wednesday) morning in Red Oak, following an investigation into fake $20 bills passed at the Cubby’s Convenience Store on the north side of Red Oak. Officers were called to the store at around 3:45-a.m. The suspects who allegedly passed the currency had left the premises by the time officers arrived, but a clerk was able to obtain an accurate description of their vehicle and a license plate.

While on patrol, Red Oak Police observed the suspect vehicle …a 2008 Nissan Maxima …parked in the 300 block of East Prospect Street. Two people were standing outside the car. Authorities learned the car had been reported stolen out of Council Bluffs January 13th. The suspects were found to be in possession of additional counterfeit currency, as well as narcotics (Meth & marijuana), along with drug paraphernalia.

Police arrested 37-year old Sondra Mae Cobb and 19-year old Dyllan Cole Cattano, both of Omaha. Both were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Cobb was additionally charged with Forgery (a Class-D felony). Cattano was additionally charged with Possession of Meth. The pair were transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center, where their bonds were set at $5,000 each. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation and eventual arrest of the suspects.