Amsterdam man arrested on Class C Felony

Lance William Utech

On 09-13-2016 a Bates County Deputy observed a tan colored Tahoe driving towards Y highway in the area of CR 10002. The Bates County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. 

The Deputy had prior knowledge that the driver of the vehicle, Lance William Utech DOB 06-27-1980 of Amsterdam driver’s license was revoked. 

Lance William Utech was arrested and transported to the Bates County corrections facility. 

Once at the Bates County corrections facility it was discovered that Mr. Utech had on his person a small bag of methamphetamine.

An arrested warrant was filed on Lance Utech for:  Possession of a controlled substance a class C Felony  Bond was set at $ 10,000.00 cash or Surety. 


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