On August 21, 2023, officers received information that a vehicle would be returning to North Platte and the occupants would be in possession of illegal narcotics.
At approximately 5:00 pm, officers spotted the vehicle entering North Platte from I80 and conducted a traffic stop. Contact was made with the occupants, 60 year old Douglas Baker and 57 year old Pamela Baker, both of them residents of North Platte. During the stop, PSD Briggs was deployed, and probable cause was issued to search the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle was conducted, and officers located 50 fentanyl pills and over a pound of suspected methamphetamine inside of the vehicle.
A search of Pamela Baker’s person was conducted and a crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine was found. Douglas and Pamela Baker were taken into custody without issue. They were both charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, in excess of one hundred forty grams. Bond has been set at 10% of $500,000 for both defendants.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any similar incidents are encouraged to call the North Platte Police Department 308-535-6789. Anonymous information can be given by calling 534-8400 or online at www.lincolncountycrimstoppers.com
