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3 arrested following Fremont County traffic stop

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August 12th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputies, Tuesday, attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near the 7 mile marker of Interstate 29 southbound. Authorities say the vehicle failed to yield to law enforcement and the vehicle continued southbound stopping at 1-mile marker. Deputies discovered two loaded firearms in the vehicle, as well as marijuana and ecstasy.

Hill

The driver, 20-year old Deangelo Hill, of Omaha, was arrested for Carrying weapons, felony eluding, Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Offense, no insurance, speeding, and No Valid Driver’s License.

A passenger, 21-year old Adonis Williams, JR., of Omaha, was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Controlled Substance and Open Container. Another passenger, 21-year old Elexus Bennette, of Omaha, was arrested for Carrying Weapons, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Open Container.

Bennett

Williams

The Fremont County K9 Unit, Iowa State Patrol, Mills County Sheriff’s Office and Hamburg Fire and Rescue assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the call.