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Fugitive nabbed with gun and explosive device in Nevada
According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, Stormy Miller, 22, of Nevada was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop in Nevada for the possession of a firearm and an explosive device.
According to the release, Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons, and Sheriff Jason Mosher were following up on leads they had received about a suspicious vehicle at Elmwood Apartments. The vehicle matched the description of a truck that had run from sheriff's deputies late Tuesday night of last week.
The sheriff said they searched the area for several hours and found Miller getting into a gray Pontiac. They attempted a traffic stop at Atlantic and Oak streets in Nevada but the Pontiac did not stop. The car continued to Commercial Street where it finally stopped. Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons ordered Miller to get out of the car but he would not comply. Simmons then pulled Miller from the car and Mosher detained the driver. Miller was wanted for outstanding warrants and also a person of interest in several burglaries in the county.
According to the release once both subjects were in custody, a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic pistol was found in the front of Millers pants. Mosher said they also found an "explosive device" in a bag Miller had on him along with approximately 10 grams of a white crystal substance that field tested positive for methamphetamines, along with numerous small baggies packaged for distribution. Scales, several meth pipes and other drug paraphernalia and extra ammunition, and magazines for the handgun were also found on Miller.
According to the release, Miller is being held in the Vernon County Jail on outstanding warrants and faces charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful use of a weapon, and possession/manufacturing of an explosive device. Mosher said they have contacted the ATF about the explosive device.
