No Plates, More Problems

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) — Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested Dana M. Scott on Sept. 3, 2026, in Scottsbluff. She faces seven charges, including multiple felonies related to drugs and weapons.

According to court documents, troopers observed Scott’s 1991 Chevrolet pickup at an Essential Fuels gas station at approximately 3:06 a.m. The truck had no front or rear license plates. Scott did not have a driver’s license, proof of insurance or documentation showing ownership of the vehicle.

A trooper observed a THC vape pen in the passenger-side door. Scott then told troopers there was a methamphetamine pipe inside the vehicle.

A search of the truck uncovered approximately one gram of a white crystalline substance that tested positive for methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia and a kitchen knife with a 5-inch blade, according to court documents.

Scott has a prior felony conviction from April 2023. Because of that conviction, she is prohibited from possessing a deadly weapon, according to the charges.

Scott pleaded not guilty to all seven charges on Oct. 2, 2026. The charges include possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and possession of a weapon by a prohibited person.

Scotts Bluff County District Court Judge Leo Dobrovolny left Scott’s bond at $2,500 during an Oct. 16 court review. Scott appeared by video from the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

Her jury trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 1, 2027.