Nebraska State Troopers, with assistance from local officers, have arrested two people following a pursuit in Omaha overnight. At approximately 11:55 p.m. Friday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix traveling on Interstate 80 in Omaha with no license plates. As the trooper attempted the traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a brief pursuit, while contacting the Omaha Police Department’s Able 1, which quickly picked...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 30 impaired drivers from the road during the first week of April. The effort corresponded with a national campaign to begin Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “Spring means better travel conditions and more traffic starting to hit the road in Nebraska, but safe driving is a year-round effort,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “With every trip, no matter the distance, put your phone down and keep your focus on...

There’s still time to become a Nebraska Trooper in 2024! Applications for Camp 70 close at 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, April 7 at NebraskaTroopers.com . Camp 70 begins this July and recruits will earn their badge in December 2024. “We’re looking for the next generation of men and women to devote themselves to the noble cause of keeping Nebraska safe,” said Colonel John Bolduc. “There’s no limit to where you can take your career as a Trooper, and the best part is that you’ll be serving the people...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other law enforcement agencies, arrested a Lincoln man following a pursuit that crossed three counties overnight. At approximately 11:30 p.m., Monday, NSP was notified that Butler County Sheriff’s Deputies were in pursuit of a Toyota Rav4 that had fled when a deputy attempted to check on it as it was stopped on the side of the road. A trooper was able to locate the pursuit as it was traveling westbound on Highway 92. The...

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Cheyenne, Morrill, and Box Butte counties. During the afternoon and evening hours of Saturday, March 15, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Cheyenne County. In total, 23 businesses were checked. Three of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 87%. The businesses that failed the compliance check were: Pizza Hut – Sidney Silver Dollar Bar & Grill - Sidney Dude’...

The Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska State Patrol are urging travelers to be prepared for dangerous winter driving conditions expected over the next few days. A winter storm will impact much of the state beginning tonight. The National Weather Service is projecting several inches of snow across western and central Nebraska, with strong winds and bitterly cold temperatures. A Blizzard Warning has been issued for an area ranging from southwest to northcentral Nebraska,...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, arrested four people following a pursuit in eastern Nebraska Friday evening. At approximately 7:00 p.m., a trooper observed a Kia Forte, speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour and passing vehicles on the shoulder of westbound Interstate 80 near Gretna. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit as the vehicle continued...

Don’t rely on luck to make roadways safe this St. Patrick’s Day. Nebraska State Troopers will be on patrol for impaired drivers this weekend as part of a nationwide enforcement effort for St. Patrick’s Day. “Impaired driving is dangerous for everyone,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “If your St. Patrick’s Day plans involve alcohol, have a plan in place to make it home safely.” Troopers will be working overtime across the state this St. Patrick’s Day...

Nebraska State Troopers removed from the road 35 impaired drivers during this year’s NSAA State Basketball tournaments, thanks in part to a special enforcement effort including troopers across the state. During the two weekends of state basketball in Lincoln, troopers across the state arrested 35 people for driving under the influence. Troopers also stopped 38 drivers for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. “As teams claimed state titles in Lincoln, our troopers and dispatchers were working...