Plate Reader Strikes Again

By Raul Fernandez

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) — With cameras virtually everywhere, people calling things in, and now license plate readers… criminals are finding it harder and harder to get away with stolen property for very long.

On May 14, 2025 a FLOCK License Plate Reader on Avenue I by Walmart alerted authorities to a stolen Colorado license plate, “ENG-H20,” attached to a tan Chevy Silverado.

Deputy Osborn located the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot and observed Sean Feagler (28) exiting the truck.

Upon questioning, the suspect initially denied having any drugs or weapons but then fled on foot. Deputy Osborn apprehended him shortly after. A search of the suspects person revealed a baggy containing approximately 53 grams of methamphetamine, 84 blue pills identified as Fentanyl, a metal tooter straw with residue, and $807 in cash.

A subsequent search of the Chevy Silverado uncovered additional narcotics, including 66 blue M-30 pills (Fentanyl), two bindles of cocaine weighing 2.14 grams, and two bags of marijuana. Also found were new plastic zip baggies and a digital scale, items consistent with drug distribution. The stolen license plate was seized, and he was transported to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

Feagler faces multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp, possession of stolen property, and obstruction of a peace officer.

Plea Agreement and Sentencing

In a plea agreement reached between Feagler and the State of Nebraska, several charges were dismissed. Feagler pled guilty, or no contest to an amended information charging him with:

Count 1: Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), a Class IC Felony.

As part of the agreement, Feagler will forfeit $807 in U.S. currency and a 2007 Silver Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The State agreed to remain silent at sentencing.

On October 22, 2025, the court sentenced Sean Feagler to a period of not less than 8 years, nor more than 15 years of imprisonment, with 162 days credit for time served before sentencing. This charge carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years. Additionally, Feagler was ordered to pay court costs of $157.43.

The court also advised Feagler of the time required to be served on the sentence, assuming no good time is lost, and that the crime may require him to comply with the DNA Identification Information Act and pay associated costs.