Syracuse men charged after probation search

Deputies say meth found in locked garage containers

May 23, 2023Updated: May 23, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

SYRACUSE – Two Syracuse men are charged in Otoe County with possession of methamphetamine.

The Otoe County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search with state probation of a Sixth Street residence and say methamphetamine was found.

Chad Christiansen, 42, and Michael Straw, 49, were arrested.

Court records say two locked compartments were found in a garage with meth and syringes.

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