Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol are renewing their request for information from the public on two long-term ongoing investigations. June marks the anniversaries of two investigations that remain open years later. Linda Dillard, 58, of Fairbury, was last seen on June 16, 2021, in rural Table Rock. Numerous searches of the area were unable to locate Dillard. On June 25, 2014, the body of Hai Nguyen, 34, of Lincoln, was located near Beaver Crossing. His death was determined to be a...

A Nebraska State Trooper was injured this evening in Omaha when the trooper’s patrol unit was struck by a large truck. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday. Troopers were performing traffic control on Interstate 80 near 50th Street as the Omaha Police Department was handling a single-vehicle crash in the area. The initial crash was blocking the shoulder and one lane of traffic. Troopers were assisting OPD by blocking the lane of traffic. While the trooper’s unit was parked,...

The Nebraska State Patrol has welcomed a new class of state troopers into the ranks. Members of NSP’s 71st Basic Recruit Class received their badges and were sworn-in today during a ceremony at the State Capitol in Lincoln. “You are the future of law enforcement,” Colonel Bryan Waugh told the new troopers during today’s ceremony. “You will carry on beyond my career and the careers of many in this room. Each of you chose this career for a reason. Never allow yourself to forget that reason.” The...

A Nebraska State Trooper narrowly escaped injury after his patrol vehicle was struck on I-80 overnight in western Nebraska. At approximately 12:00 a.m. MT Thursday, troopers were called to the scene of a broken-down semi blocking a lane of travel on I-80 between Roscoe and Ogallala. That area of I-80 is currently under construction with only one lane open in each direction of travel. As troopers were directing vehicles to keep traffic flowing through the area, a westbound semi failed to slow...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating more than 20 pounds of suspected fentanyl and cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80 near Lexington. Sunday, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Honda CRV for speeding on I-80 near mile marker 239. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. Troopers performed a search of the vehicle and found several packages of suspected fentanyl and cocaine. The...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Lincoln Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, have apprehended a minor after a pursuit and search west of Lincoln overnight. At approximately 2:35 a.m. today, a trooper saw a Toyota Rav4 speeding with no license plates on West O Street in Lincoln. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated and fled westbound. The trooper initiated a pursuit. After approximately five minutes, near NW 98th...

The Nebraska State Patrol is raising awareness about multiple overdose cases in southwest Nebraska. In the last three days, there have been two overdose cases in the area. NSP has been in contact with several local agencies regarding the potential of a connection between these cases. Both cases are believed to involve similar counterfeit pills, made to look like legitimate prescription pills. Investigators believe the pills contain synthetic opioids which can be lethal with a very small dose...

Today, members of the Nebraska Legislature voted 43-0 to confirm the appointment of Colonel Bryan D. Waugh as Superintendent of Law Enforcement and Public Safety for the state of Nebraska. Colonel Waugh was appointed by Governor Jim Pillen to serve as the 19th Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. He will begin his service with NSP on June 2, 2025. “I’d like thank the members of the Nebraska legislature for their confirmation vote today,” said Colonel Waugh. “I believe that the future is...

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in rural Dawson County. This morning at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence at Johnson Lake, Plum Creek Canyon #1. Upon arrival, deputies found four deceased individuals inside the residence. All four were residents of the home. The deceased individuals have been identified as Jeremy, Bailey, Hudson, and Asher Koch. Following preliminary investigation, it is believed that...