Two arrested in Holmen traffic stop for drug possession

HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) -- Two people were arrested in Holmen Saturday after Officers found illegal substances during a traffic stop.

According to a Facebook post, Officers from the Holmen Police Department conducted a traffic stop near Holmen Dr. and Hale Dr. around 9 p.m.

During the search officers found several substances including methamphetamine, cocaine and suspected heroin. Brian Johnston of La Crosse and Kaylee Berg of Holmen were arrested and taken to La Crosse County Jail as a result.

Berg was arrested on charges of Possession with Intent Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent Cocaine, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Bail Jumping and Probation Violation.

According to Holmen PD, Berg was currently out on a $1,000 signature bond for Possession of Methamphetamine as a Repeater from Monroe County. She was also on parole reference for a prior offense of 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety and Burglary under the supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC).

Johnston was on probation for prior offenses and was also being supervised by the DOC. He was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Probation Violation.

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