Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance of the NSP SWAT Team and the TRIDENT and CODE Task Forces, have arrested multiple people after locating numerous firearms and controlled substances this morning in an ongoing narcotics investigation. This morning, the NSP SWAT Team and the TRIDENT Task Force performed a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 block of 8th Avenue in Kearney. During the search, investigators located 12 firearms, approximately 11 pounds of marijuana,...

Nebraska State Troopers arrested three people and recovered multiple stolen firearms after pursuits with two stolen vehicles Saturday. The incident began at around 12:15 p.m. MT Saturday, troopers learned that the Ogallala Police Department was in pursuit of a Ford F-150 pickup that was stolen out of Wyoming. Ogallala PD officers discontinued the pursuit as it traveled through Ogallala out of concern for public safety. A trooper then observed the same vehicle as it exited Interstate 80 at the...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from Butler and Seward County deputies, have arrested a man who had escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center on Tuesday. At approximately 7:15 a.m. Thursday, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported that they believed Justin Daro was present at a residence in Ulysses. About ten minutes later, deputies reported that Daro had left the residence and fled as they attempted to make contact. Butler County deputies pursued Daro’s vehicle as...

The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a Colorado man following a pursuit and search near Brady. The incident began at approximately 1:00 p.m. Saturday, when the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Interstate 80 near Hershey. A witness reported that the driver of the vehicle was running away from the scene toward the Interstate Lakes area. The man was then seen breaking into and stealing a pickup with a camper attached. He then ran over the owner...

The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to congratulate Pam Zilly on her retirement after 37 years of service to the people of Nebraska. Zilly has spent the last 16 years as Director of the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory. “Pam has been an incredible public servant for nearly four decades,” said Colonel John Bolduc. “Her leadership and expertise have been vital to the success of the NSP Crime Lab, which has absolutely made an impact on public safety throughout our state.” Zilly began her...

The Nebraska State Patrol is remembering an American Hero on the 5th anniversary of his passing in the line of duty. Today marks five years since Trooper Jerry Smith Jr. #373 was killed in a vehicle crash while on patrol in the Nebraska Panhandle. “Jerry will always be our hero,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “From his dedicated career in the United States Army to his continued public service as a Nebraska Trooper, Jerry’s selfless service was incredible...

Thirteen new Nebraska State Troopers are ready to hit the road in service to the people of Nebraska. Members of the Nebraska State Patrol’s 69th Basic Recruit Class received their badges and were sworn-in today during a ceremony at the State Capitol in Lincoln. “Your public service starts today,” Colonel John Bolduc told the new troopers during today’s ceremony. “You are dedicated to serving others. That means putting others ahead of yourselves. It may even mean putting yourself in harm’s way...

Troopers have arrested two suspects following an overnight incident that led to two officer-involved shootings in eastern Nebraska. The situation began Thursday at approximately 8:15 p.m., when troopers were following up on a previous investigation at a residence in the 6200 block of S. 30th Street in Omaha. Troopers believed that a wanted subject, identified as Jason Davenport, 42, was inside the residence. A female occupant of the residence, identified as Dana Banks, 40, confirmed that...

The Nebraska State Patrol and Omaha Police Department are attempting to locate a suspect who fired shots at law enforcement and took a woman hostage after troopers attempted to serve an arrest warrant Thursday night in Omaha. The subject is identified as Jason Davenport, 42, of Council Bluffs. Davenport is approximately 6’3” tall and weighs between 170 and 200 pounds. The incident began at approximately 8:15 p.m. Thursday at a residence in the 3600 block of S 30th Street in Omaha. Davenport was...