Throwing a brick leads to drug charges for Omaha man

 RED OAK - An Omaha man arrested on a warrant for throwing a brick at a Red Oak woman’s car faces additional charges after police found marijuana and scales in a vehicle he was riding in. 

According to District Court records, Montana Wayne Kroupa, 29, was riding in a vehicle Wednesday at 1:16 a.m. that was speeding on Eastern Avenue. 

After police checked Kroupa’s identification, they discovered a warrant had been issued for his arrest May 3 on charges of criminal mischief. According to that arrest warrant, Kroupa threw a brick at a woman’s 2004 Mazda, causing about $300 in damage. 

Following Kroupa’s arrest, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered 27.86 grams of marijuana, digital scales, packaging material and a glass marijuana pipe. As a result, Kroupa was also charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, a Class D felony. 

Kroupa was released after posting a $300 bond and is scheduled to appear in district court June 2.