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Dawson man arrested on multiple weapon, drug charges

By John Nixon

11/22/2024

Charles Ochoa

(KLZA)--A Dawson, Nebraska man is facing multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant, which resulted in the discovery of homemade explosives, a firearm, multiple prohibited weapons and suspected methamphetamine.

According to a release from the Richardson County Sheriff's office, 61-year-old Charles Ochoa was arrested November 19th after deputies served the warrant at 420 4th Street in Dawson.

Ochoa was arrested on charges including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person; possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; use of explosives to commit a felony; possession of a destructive device; use of explosives without a permit; storing explosives in violation of safety regulations; possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person; possession of meth, maintaining a drug house, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing a peace officer and being a habitual criminal.

Following his arrest, Ochoa was booked into the Richardson County Jail where he remains held on a $100,000 bond.

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