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NSP Cruiser
June 6, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 65 impaired drivers from the road during the annual Click It or Ticket campaign to begin the summer travel season. “Nebraska roadways have had a busy start to summer,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our troopers were also busy over the last three weeks, working to help start the summer travel season safely across Nebraska.” During the campaign, which ran from May 15 through June 4, troopers arrested 65...
Inspector Championships
June 5, 2023
Grand Island, NEB.
Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Investigator Kris Hunzeker has captured first place honors for the third time in the Nebraska Inspector Championships. The annual competition was held in conjunction with the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships in Grand Island this weekend. Investigator Hunzeker is a 19-year veteran of NSP, stationed in Lincoln, and is assigned to the Carrier Enforcement Division. Hunzeker previously won the competition in 2017 and 2018. Sergeant Matt Ramsey...
Cruisers at a Lake
May 30, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
Summer fun is in full swing across Nebraska! As Nebraskans and visitors enjoy recreation areas across the state, troopers will be partnering with local agencies and Nebraska Game and Parks officers to keep Nebraska’s state recreation areas safe throughout the summer months. “Nebraska’s lakes and rec areas have a lot to offer,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Whether you’re boating, swimming, fishing, or enjoying the beach, please do so safely and follow...
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May 27, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Washington woman following a pursuit in multiple counties. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Friday, NSP was notified that Seward County Deputies were in pursuit of a vehicle that had fled a traffic stop. The pursuit was eastbound on Interstate 80 heading into Lancaster County. Troopers were able to locate the pursuit and took over as primary as the vehicle continued on I-80 through Lincoln. The vehicle, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was traveling in...
NSP Cruiser
May 25, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
The summer travel season has arrived! As Nebraskans kick-off summer, the Nebraska State Patrol is urging all motorists to practice safe driving. “Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year and our troopers will be working hard to keep Nebraska roads safe,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “With millions of people hitting the road this weekend, travelers should plan ahead for busy roadways and share the road safely.” Troopers will be...
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May 25, 2023
North Platte, NEB.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the North Platte Police Department, have arrested a person following a brief pursuit with a large box truck Tuesday night. At approximately 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, a trooper observed a large box truck driving with defective lights on Highway 83 in North Platte near W. Rodeo Road. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield, jumped a curb, and fled through a parking lot. The truck then sideswiped a building and...
MADD Awards
May 24, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
21 troopers were honored for their efforts to remove impaired drivers from the road during the annual ‘MADD Heroes Awards’ Tuesday in Lincoln. Each year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honors troopers, officers, deputies, and advocates for their work to prevent drunk driving through enforcement and education efforts. In total, 21 troopers from across Nebraska were among this year’s honorees. “Impaired driving enforcement is a key aspect of the Nebraska State Patrol mission to keep our...
May 22, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people in Lincoln this weekend with the assistance of the NSP AirWing. Friday at approximately 11:00 p.m., a trooper observed a Mitsubishi Lancer speeding on O Street near 70th Street in Lincoln. The trooper attempted a traffic stop. The driver turned northbound onto Skyway Road and accelerated. The trooper did not pursue, as pilots with the NSP AirWing acquired a visual and tracked the vehicle from the air. Another trooper attempted a...
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May 19, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
The Nebraska State Patrol arrested multiple people during incidents at the Nebraska State Capitol Building during legislative debate on Friday afternoon. During the legislative debate, at approximately 2:40 p.m., multiple observers in the opponent balcony began yelling. Two individuals threw objects over the balcony onto the legislative floor. Those individuals, Lucia Salinas, 24, of Omaha, and Maghie Miller-Jenkins, 36, of Lincoln, were arrested for obstructing a government operation and...
Seatbelt Advocate Jackie Rowan
May 16, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
Summer is on the way! Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means the summer travel season is coming up quickly. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, along with officers and deputies from dozens of agencies across Nebraska, are participating in the annual Click It or Ticket campaign. The effort began Monday, May 15, and runs through Sunday, June 4, encompassing the weeks before and after Memorial Day. “Statistics show that seatbelt use increases your chance of surviving a serious...
NSP Tech Crimes Unit
May 10, 2023
Kearney, NEB.
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constables Office (Texas), and the Kearney Police Department, have arrested a Kearney man after a child exploitation investigation. Montgomery County officials contacted Nebraska officials regarding a child exploitation investigation and had identified a suspect who was located in Kearney. Tuesday morning, NSP performed a search warrant at...
Alcohol Inspections
May 9, 2023
North Platte, NEB.
During the evening hours of Thursday, May 4, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Lincoln County. This project was supported in whole or part by grant #93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substances Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health. In total, 10 businesses were inspected. One sold alcohol to a minor for a non-compliance rate of 10 percent. All of the businesses checked the minor’s ID...
May 8, 2023
Sidney, NEB.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a California man following a fatal crash in Cheyenne County. The crash occurred Friday at approximately 4:40 p.m. MT at the intersection of Link 17J and Old Post Road in Sidney. A trooper was nearby and alerted to the crash by a passerby. Preliminary investigation shows that a Nissan Maxima was eastbound on Old Post Road when it was struck on the passenger side by a semi that was travelling northbound on Link 17J. Troopers discovered that...
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May 5, 2023
Kearney, NEB.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball woman following a pursuit on Interstate 80 Thursday evening. At approximately 9:10 p.m. Thursday, a trooper observed an westbound Infiniti G37 traveling at 117 miles per hour on I-80 near mile marker 264. The trooper attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to yield and accelerated. The trooper initiated a pursuit. The suspect vehicle reached speeds above 140 miles per hour as it fled westbound. Another trooper was able to...
May 1, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that involved an investigator from the Lincoln Police Department and an investigator from the Nebraska State Patrol. At approximately 2:45 p.m. Monday, investigators with the Lincoln Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force were conducting an investigation in the area of NW 27th and West O streets in Lincoln. Preliminary details show that during the investigation, a confrontation occurred between the investigators...
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April 30, 2023
Grand Island, NEB.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol are investigating a stabbing death that occurred in Harvard Saturday evening. At approximately 8:00 p.m. Saturday, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a stabbing that had occurred at the residence of 503 4th Avenue in Harvard. The Sheriff’s Office responded and located one person with multiple stab wounds. The person, identified as Kristaff Gonzalez, 30, of Harvard, was transported to Mary Lanning Hospital...
April 28, 2023
North Platte, NEB.
The Nebraska State Patrol is able release the names of those involved in a multi-fatality crash that occurred Thursday in Furnas County. At approximately 12:15 p.m. Thursday, a Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling northbound on Highway 283. At that time, a Dodge Ram 3500 pulling an empty car trailer was traveling westbound on Highway 89, which has a stop sign at the Highway 283 intersection. The pickup ran the stop sign and struck the passenger side of the Hyundai. One passenger of the Hyundai,...
Captain Ecklund Badging
April 27, 2023
Grand Island, NEB.
The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the rank of Captain. Captain Andy Ecklund has been promoted to the position of NSP Director of Training in command of the NSP Training Academy, based in Grand Island. Captain Dean Riedel has been promoted to be Commander of NSP Troop C, which serves much of central Nebraska. “These two leaders have been exceptional in their service to Nebraska for years,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska...
April 27, 2023
North Platte, NEB.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Washington man following a fatal crash in Furnas County, which claimed the lives of two people and critically injured three others. At approximately 12:15 p.m. Thursday, a Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling northbound on Highway 283. At that time, a Dodge Ram 3500 pulling an empty car trailer was traveling westbound on Highway 89, which has a stop sign at the Highway 283 intersection. The pickup ran the stop sign and struck the passenger side...
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April 26, 2023
Lincoln, NEB
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks at numerous businesses across Nebraska. During the months of March and April, investigators have conducted tobacco compliance checks in Antelope, Boyd, Holt, Knox, and Pierce Counties. In total, 85 businesses were inspected. Nine of those businesses sold tobacco to a person under 21 years of age. The compliance rate for the checks was 89%. The compliance checks were funded by Areas Substance Abuse...

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