Elwood Police Stop Leads to Multi-Agency Burglary and Drug Bust

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A traffic stop by Elwood police on January 15, 2026 led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of stolen property connected to a double burglary investigation. The stop also uncovered additional suspicious items, prompting the Hiawatha Police Department to obtain a search warrant and leading to the Nebraska City Police Department advancing their own investigation.

Why it matters

This multi-agency operation demonstrates effective coordination between local law enforcement to address property crimes and drug offenses in the region. The case highlights the importance of information sharing and proactive policing to disrupt criminal networks and recover stolen goods.

The details

During the traffic stop, Elwood police arrested Kyle Wissler for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property, as well as driving with a suspended license. They also arrested Quetin Elmer for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and on an outstanding warrant from Nemaha County, Kansas. Further investigation led to a search warrant being executed on the vehicle, uncovering property connected to a double burglary case that assisted the Hiawatha and Nebraska City police departments.

• On January 15, 2026, Elwood police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a stolen Nebraska registration tag.
• During the stop, Wissler and Elmer were arrested on various drug and property charges.

What’s next

The judge will determine bail and further court proceedings for Wissler and Elmer in the coming weeks.