LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Nebraska City man was arrested on Monday following a traffic stop in Lincoln, where law enforcement discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and ammunition in his vehicle, according to court documents.
At around 2:15 p.m., a Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) investigator informed a trooper about an SUV they had been tracking throughout the day. The vehicle, registered to 32-year-old Dakota Parrott, had made a trip to Omaha and was on its way back to Lincoln.
The trooper initiated a traffic stop on Cornhusker Highway near north 27th Street after Parrott allegedly failed to use his turn signal while changing lanes. Upon approaching the SUV, the trooper identified Parrott as the driver, noting that he appeared nervous.
Parrott, who has a criminal history involving weapons, drugs, and obstruction, was previously convicted of felonies, according to the arrest affidavit.
During the stop, the trooper deployed a K9 unit to inspect the vehicle, which alerted authorities to the driver-side door. A subsequent search revealed a satchel in the backseat, containing 915.2 grams of methamphetamine, along with empty plastic baggies. Authorities also found a small bag containing 1 gram of marijuana in the center console, and a box of 9mm ammunition hidden beneath it.
Parrott was arrested and transported to Lancaster County Jail, where he was charged with possession of more than 140 grams of methamphetamine and failure to affix a drug tax stamp. His bond was set at 10% of $500,000.
A hearing is scheduled for April 22 at 10 a.m. as Parrott faces serious drug and weapon-related charges.
