Sidney woman receives probation in drug case

Monica Gehrig, age 30 of Sidney, was sentenced on Wednesday to 48 months of probation for two counts of possession of oxycodone, class four felonies.

Gehrig entered into a plea agreement with the state in exchange for a reduction from her original charge of distribution of marijuana in a school zone. She was given credit for 39 days served.

The state, represented by deputy Cheyenne County attorney Jonathon Stellar acknowledged that the circumstances surrounding this event occurred two years ago and that Gehrig has maintained employment when possible since then. Stellar also gave the defendant...