John Nixon
Information from a Humboldt citizen who was approached by two males wanting to sell stolen firearms led to the arrest of three people in Humboldt Wednesday afternoon. Richardson County Sheriff Randy Houser provides details. ( play audio 1:13 )
The firearms involved in the case were a .22 caliber rifle and a 20 gauge shotgun.
Sheriff Houser said he called in off-duty officers and had several layers of surveilance in place when the arrests were made. The Sheriff was pleased by the work of his officers and cooperation with the State Patrol on this case.
Travis Ries is 20 years old and a Pawnee County native. Ries is facing a Class 1-D felony charge of possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person and a Class III felony count of possession of a stolen firearm.
Ries was released from prison September 25th of last year. He had served a Richardson County sentence for robbery.
Robert Luallin is 18 and lives in Lincoln, he is facing a Class III felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm.
19 year old Breanna Swanson is also charged with a Class III felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm. She is believed to be from the Omaha or Plattsmouth areas.
All three are expected to make appearances in Richardson County Court on Monday.
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