Odell Search Warrant Leads to Arrest
On Friday, October 14, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Gage County Sheriff’s Office and Beatrice Police Department executed two search warrants in relation to marijuana and methamphetamine distribution, and the possible illegal possession of firearms.
Gage County Deputies searched a residence in Odell and, according to the sheriff’s office, located a “snort straw” with residue, which pre-tested positive for methamphetamine, marijuana pipes, and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis) wax.
Guns were also located in the residence. A press release noted, “The guns in the residence appeared real, but they were determined to be air soft guns and not authentic firearms.”
Deputies arrested one resident, Tammy Wicklander, age 57, for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a drug house. Wicklander was also cited for child neglect due to the drug use occurring in the residence with a 15-year-old juvenile living in the home. The investigation also determined that multiple assaults and disturbances had been occurring in the residence in the juvenile’s presence as well.
A citation was issued to William Krous, age 65, of the residence for Possession of Marijuana less than one ounce, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Beatrice Police Officers searched an address in Beatrice and reported they had located a digital scale with marijuana residue along with stolen check books which had been reported stolen on October 5, 2022.
As of press time, the investigation at both residences is ongoing and additional criminal charges are possible.
