Bridgeport, CT – Two Bridgeport residents are facing major drug charges after a Nebraska traffic stop allegedly uncovered more than two pounds of heroin this week.
According to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest happened Monday, September 22, 2025, when a Nebraska State Patrol trooper pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 80 east of Lexington. Investigators said the trooper observed a 2020 Toyota C-HR XLE following another vehicle too closely and obtained consent to search. Inside, police allegedly found a package initially described as a “kilo brick” hidden under the rear seat. It later tested positive for heroin and weighed 2.3 pounds.
Authorities identified the suspects as 56-year-old Maribel Medina-DeQuinonez and 35-year-old Jose Cabrera-Mendez, both of Bridgeport. They were arraigned Tuesday in Dawson County Court on charges of possession of 140 grams or more of heroin with intent to distribute, along with failure to affix a drug tax stamp.
County Judge Jeffrey Wightman set bonds at 10% of $1 million each. Both suspects were appointed attorneys, with preliminary hearings scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Dawson County Court.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
