Troopers find marijuana, mushrooms, handgun in I-80 traffic stop

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after finding 37 pounds of marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Kimball.

At approximately 11:50 a.m. MT Tuesday, a trooper observed an eastbound Dodge Durango speeding on I-80 near mile marker 18. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle revealed 37 pounds of marijuana, more than a pound of psilocybin mushrooms, and a handgun.

The driver, Myra Williamson, 19, of Turlock, California, and passenger, Andrew Mendoza, 22, of Keyes, California were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana – more than one pound, possession of a firearm during a drug violation, and no drug tax stamp. Both were lodged in Kimball County Jail.