NORTH PLATTE, Neb.–A North Platte man and woman are facing felony charges following a drug investigation by local and state law enforcement.

At around 1:30 p.m., on January 8, officers with the North Platte Police and investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to a residence in the 200 block of East North River Road.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, law enforcement had received information regarding suspected drug activity at that location.

Officers made contact with 34-year-old Rachel Humphrey and 26-year-old Ryan Gabel at the residence.

Brown said Gabel was allowed to leave.

A subsequent search revealed drug paraphernalia and a small baggie of methamphetamine.

Humphrey was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine.

On January 9, officers made contact with Gabel, who they believe was under the influence of meth, and interviewed him.

Following further investigation, officers determined that there was probable cause to also arrest Gabel, and charge him with felony possession of methamphetamine.

He was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.