Nevada Police execute narcotic search warrant

On Sept. 9, Nevada Police executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of North Elm Street in response to reports of illegal drug activity at that location.

During the search, detectives located and seized suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The evidence seized will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.

One female subject was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding. The subject has been identified as follows:

Ashley N. Gage, 31, of Nevada.

On Sept. 10, the following charges were filed against Ashely N. Gage through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Protected Location - Class A Felony

Gage is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 cash only bond.

Citizens with information that would be helpful to combat crime are encouraged to contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-2710.

Confidential information may be provided by calling the Nevada Police Department Tips Hotline at (417) 667-8477.