LPD: Man arrested for DUI had marijuana, pills and drug paraphernalia in backpack
The Lincoln Police Department arrested a man they say was driving under the influence of narcotics and had marijuana, pills and other drug paraphernalia in a backpack.
By News Channel NebraskaLINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department arrested a man they say was driving under the influence of narcotics and had marijuana, pills and other drug paraphernalia in a backpack.
Just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, an officer was driving north on 10th Street from Highway 2 when he saw a red Chevy Impala driving recklessly ahead of him.
LPD said the Impala parked behind a residence off 9th and E Streets, where the officer made contact with the driver, identified as 21-year-old Jordan Meyer.
The officer said he could smell marijuana inside Meyer’s car.
LPD said a backpack on the driver’s floorboard contained 40.4 grams of marijuana, 20.7 grams of THC concentrate, four alprazolam tablets, paraphernalia consistent with narcotics sales and a loaded .40 caliber pistol.
Meyer also had $285 on his person that was packaged consistent with narcotics sales, according to police.
Police said a DUI investigation was initiated based on Meyer’s driving behavior and he was ultimately deemed to be under the influence of narcotics.
Meyer was arrested and is facing the following charges:
- Possession of a firearm while violating a drug statute
- Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver
- Possession of money while violating a drug statute
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- DUI
- Careless Driving