A North Platte man has been jailed on felony drug charges after police found meth and cash following his arrest.

At around 6:45 p.m., on January 5, North Platte Police responded to Staples in the Platte River Mall.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, police had received a report that a subject present in the store was wanted on active warrants.

Officers made contact with 22-year-old Randall Leeper, and discovered that he had an active Lincoln County Warrant for 1st degree trespassing and criminal mischief, and a felony Hamilton County Warrant for burglary.

Leeper was placed under arrest and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center.

Upon arrival at the jail, Brown said a search of Leeper’s belongings revealed suspected methamphetamine, several hundred dollars in cash and contraband commonly used in the distribution of a controlled substance.

In addition to the warrants, Leeper was jailed for possession of methamphetamine with intent, a Class III felony.