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Local Truck Inspections Held in Lancaster County

May 22, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted local commercial vehicle inspections Wednesday in Lancaster County. During the special enforcement effort, the Metropolitan Aggressive and Prevention Selective (MAPS) Team conducted 26 vehicle inspections. Troopers discovered 73 violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state law. Troopers placed 7 vehicles out of service (not allowed to return to the road). Vehicles are placed out of service...

Colonel Waugh Confirmed by Nebraska Legislature

Colonel Bryan Waugh testifies before the Nebraska Legislature

Colonel Waugh Confirmed by Nebraska Legislature

May 22, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

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...

NSP Investigating Triple Murder-Suicide in Dawson County

NSP Investigating Triple Murder-Suicide in Dawson County

May 10, 2025

Lexington, NEB.

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...

State Patrol Arrests Three Inmates for Attempted Murder

April 30, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three inmates for their roles in an assault on several Nebraska Department of Correctional Services personnel in 2023. Tuesday, investigators arrested Eric Ramirez, 33, John Meyers, 39, and Jonathan Gonzalez Salas, 23. All three are currently inmates at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, when the inmates attacked staff members at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln...

NSP Sees 36% Increase in Applications, Applications Open Until Friday

April 29, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

The window is open again to join the Nebraska State Patrol in 2025. After a big increase in applications this year, NSP has reopened applications this week for the next training academy class, which begins in July. Apply at NebraskaTroopers.com. “We had great response during our latest application window, with a 36% increase in the number of applicants,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Because of that tremendous response and continued interest since...

Two Arrested After Stolen Pickup, Stolen Guns Recovered in Pursuit

April 29, 2025

Sidney, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle overnight in Cheyenne County. At approximately 12:45 a.m. MT Tuesday, a trooper observed a Chevrolet Silverado speeding on Interstate 80 eastbound near mile marker 64. The trooper attempted a traffic stop. The driver of the pickup initially slowed down but then accelerated to approximately 100 miles per hour. The trooper initiated a pursuit. During the pursuit, NSP dispatchers were...

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

April 26, 2025

Omaha, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a 16-year-old girl after a pursuit and crash in west Omaha Friday evening. At approximately 9:57 p.m., a trooper saw a Mazda CX9 traveling at over 100 miles per hour, without headlights, on Q street, near 156th Street in Omaha, which is a 45 miles per hour zone. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and fled. The trooper initiated a pursuit. The vehicle turned into a neighborhood and eventually returned to Q...

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

April 24, 2025

Omaha, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a brief pursuit in Omaha late Wednesday evening. At approximately 11:45 p.m., a trooper saw a Dodge Dakota failing to maintain its lane on Highway 75, northbound near downtown Omaha. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated. The trooper initiated a pursuit. With speeds of approximately 95 miles per hour, the vehicle continued driving recklessly for about two miles before slowing...

State Patrol Arrests Inmate for Sexual Assault

April 15, 2025

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has arrested a Nebraska prison inmate for sexually assaulting another inmate. Monday, NSP investigators arrested Jamar Allen Wells, 36, who is currently incarcerated at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. The arrest follows an investigation into a reported sexual assault that occurred in October 2023. The assault occurred at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln. Wells was cited for first-degree sexual assault and making terroristic threats. The...

Five Juveniles Apprehended After Pursuit with Two Stolen Vehicles

April 14, 2025

North Platte, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other agencies, apprehended five juveniles after a pursuit with two vehicles early Sunday morning. Early Sunday, NSP was made aware that five juveniles were reportedly missing from a juvenile facility in Wyoming and were believed to be traveling eastbound through Nebraska in a stolen vehicle. Troopers then learned that the group was believed to have stolen another vehicle in North Platte and was traveling together in both...

High Speeds on the Rise Across Nebraska in 2025

High Speeds on the Rise Across Nebraska in 2025

April 11, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Nebraska State Troopers are reporting an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025. During the first 100 days of the year, troopers stopped over 300 drivers for triple-digit speeds. “Last year, the first 100 days of year were the fastest our troopers had seen in at least a decade. This year, speeds have been even higher,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Excessive speeding creates additional risk for everyone on the road. All drivers...

One Arrested After Pursuit in Dawson, Gosper Counties

April 7, 2025

Lexington, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in southern Nebraska Sunday night. At approximately 9:00 p.m. Sunday, NSP was notified that a Ram pickup had fled an attempted traffic stop by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. About ten minutes later, a trooper located the vehicle as it was traveling southbound on Road 426, south of the I-80 Darr interchange. The trooper attempted a traffic stop and the driver initially came to a stop. The driver then...

Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks Held Throughout Nebraska

Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks Held Throughout Nebraska

April 3, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed alcohol and tobacco compliance checks in numerous Nebraska counties in recent weeks. These checks are conducted in partnership with local public health agencies. Tuesday, March 18, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Saline and Seward Counties. In total, 14 businesses were checked. Three businesses sold alcohol to a minor. This project was funded by Region V Human Services through SAMHSA, contracted through the...

Domestic Assault Suspect Arrested After Standoff in Holdrege

March 24, 2025

Holdrege, NEB.

The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested the suspect of a domestic violence investigation early this morning in Holdrege. Sunday night, the Holdrege Police Department and Phelps County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic assault that had occurred in Holdrege. Upon investigation, officers identified a suspect and learned that he had barricaded himself in an apartment in the 300 block of Nobes Street in Holdrege. The suspect was believed to be armed. Officers obtained an...

Troopers Arrest 18 Drivers During St. Patrick’s Day Campaign

March 21, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Nebraska State Troopers removed 18 impaired drivers from the road as part of a special enforcement effort around St. Patrick’s Day. “For many, St. Patrick’s Day marks the beginning of the spring travel season,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We want to remind all motorists to help keep Nebraska roads safe. Remember to always drive sober, follow posted speed limits, put your phone down, and wear your seatbelt.” In total, troopers arrested 18 motorists for...

Troopers Respond to Hundreds of Weather-Related Roadway Incidents

Troopers Respond to Hundreds of Weather-Related Roadway Incidents

March 20, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Nebraska State Troopers were busy as blizzard conditions moved across much of the state. Troopers responded to approximately 500 weather-related incidents on Wednesday. From the early morning to the evening hours of Wednesday, troopers performed 448 motorist assists and responded to 27 crashes. Troopers also helped other agencies with 32 responses. Two troopers’ patrol vehicles were also struck while responding to incidents in the blizzard. One cruiser suffered significant damage and the other...

Troopers Arrest One After Assist from OPD Aviation Unit

March 17, 2025

Omaha, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from several partner agencies, have made an arrest following an aerial pursuit of a motorcycle in and around the Omaha area Sunday evening. At approximately 8:35 p.m. Sunday, a trooper observed a motorcycle with no license plate driving near 30th Street and Interstate 480 in Omaha. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the rider accelerated and fled. The trooper did not pursue and notified the Omaha Police Department’s ABLE-1, which...

David City Man Arrested in Child Sexual Assault Investigation

March 14, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a David City man following an investigation of sexual assault of a child. In late January, NSP received information from law enforcement in South Dakota that led to the investigation. Thursday, investigators served a search warrant at the David City residence of Marvin Hilger. As a result of the investigation, Hilger, 77, was arrested for 1st degree sexual assault of a child. Hilger was lodged in Butler County Jail. Additional charges...

One Arrested After Pursuit in Lincoln County

March 14, 2025

North Platte, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in Lincoln County. Friday, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a trooper observed a Mercedes sedan traveling at 89 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near mile marker 199. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated to speeds well over 100 miles per hour. The trooper initiated a pursuit. The driver fled westbound on I-80 with speeds reaching 130 miles per hour. Troopers were able to...

Become a Nebraska Trooper in 2025, Applications Open Until March 31

Become a Nebraska Trooper in 2025, Applications Open Until March 31

March 10, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Your opportunity to make a difference for Nebraskans is here, with a career you get to define. Nebraska State Patrol applications are open until March 31 at NebraskaTroopers.com. The Nebraska State Patrol is building the next class of troopers prepared to serve in communities across the state. Troopers serve in many career paths including patrol, criminal investigator, K9 handler, crash investigator, pilot, tactical flight officer, crisis negotiator, drone operator, hazmat technician, and many...

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