Search of Beatrice home leads to two arrests

BEATRICE – Law officers executing a search warrant on a Beatrice home in the 1200 block of North 7^th this week, arrested two people on suspicion of drug violations.

The warrant was served by Gage County Sheriff’s Officers and Beatrice Police at around seven a.m., Tuesday.  Officers encountered a male and female in the home…and recovered meth pipes that pre-tested positive for methamphetamine. 

Also found was a sword with a 36-inch blade, several pills identified as Clonazepam and Oxycodone Hydrochloride...along with a small amount of marijuana.  Found in the garage of the home…an estimated 500 to 1,000 new unused small zip-lock baggies, which officers said are commonly used for packaging controlled substances. 

Deputies also found $12,000 in cash concealed within a vehicle parked in the garage.

Authorities arrested James Eloge on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug money and possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person. 

Also arrested was Catherine Hempfling, for possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.