CPD: Suspicious report results in 2 arrests, seizure of over 300 fentanyl tabs

By Chadron Police Department

On June 14, Lt. Walz responded to a report of two people acting suspiciously inside a vehicle parked in front of the courthouse. Lt. Walz had contact with the vehicle and its two occupants. Based on observed behavior, Lt. Walz asked for consent to look in the passenger’s purse, and the passenger consented.  Lt. Walz quickly located a partially smoked blue M-30 pill which based on his training and experience he recognized as being a suspected fentanyl tablet. After locating suspected illegal narcotics in the purse, Sgt. Stolley and Officer Hanson conducted a search of the vehicle. The search resulted in a seizure of: 322 M-30 fentanyl pills; 7.84g of methamphetamine; $394 in cash; and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.  

As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Lauren Armstrong, was placed under arrest and taken to the Dawes County Jail.  Armstrong was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl; Possession of Methamphetamine (Class IV felony), possession of drug paraphernalia (infraction). Bond was set at 10% of $50,000.00.  

23-year-old Amanda Koger was also arrested for Possession of Fentanyl (Class IV felony), possession of drug paraphernalia (infraction). Bond was set at 10% of $50,000.00.

This investigation serves as a great reminder to us all, when you see something suspicious, call your local law enforcement officials to take a look into it.  We want to thank the public for their continued support and for all the information and tips that come in.