LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two individuals were arrested in southwest Nebraska on Wednesday after a search revealed drugs, guns, and stolen vehicles at their home in rural Lamar, Chase County.
The Nebraska State Patrol, along with the SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at the residence, where both occupants had active arrest warrants. Authorities reported that upon verbal contact, both individuals voluntarily exited the house and were taken into custody.
Investigators uncovered 16 grams of methamphetamine, eight ounces of marijuana, 12 firearms, and two stolen motorcycles during the search.
Kenneth Johnston, 45, was arrested for an outstanding warrant related to the distribution of a controlled substance. He also faces multiple felony charges, including drug possession, possession of stolen property, possession of a stolen vehicle, and conspiracy to commit theft. Johnston is currently held in the Lincoln County Jail.
Lindsey Bartorelli, 39, was arrested on an outstanding theft warrant and was lodged in the Chase County Jail.
