A trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol, with deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended three juveniles and recovered a stolen car following a pursuit in Polk and Merrick Counties. At approximately 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on Highway 92 near Shelby for a Toyota Corolla with a defective tail light. The vehicle came to a stop, but fled before the trooper could make contact. The trooper was able to confirm with NSP dispatch that the vehicle had been...

Today, the American Association of State Troopers presented the award for its “Best Looking Cruiser” contest to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). “It’s humbling to receive this award on behalf of the Nebraska State Patrol,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Special thanks to Trooper Zost for just taking advantage of an opportunity when he was out doing his job.” NSP won the national contest earlier this year based on the votes of law enforcement supporters...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested three people following two separate pursuits Thursday evening. Thursday evening, NSP and the United States Marshals Service were attempting to locate a subject with multiple outstanding warrants in Platte County. At approximately 7:40 p.m., a trooper observed a vehicle associated with the subject while patrolling in Columbus. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the subject fled. The trooper initiated a pursuit, but terminated the...

Today, Nebraska State Patrol Colonel John Bolduc presented the Nebraska State Patrol Public Service Award to Pedro Gonzalez Jurado for an act that may have saved a woman’s life on September 11. On September 11, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a female was standing on the Highway 63 Bridge over Interstate 80, at exit 420 near Greenwood in Cass County. Mr. Jurado and his work partner stopped their vehicle to speak with the woman. As troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrived moments later, they...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two motorcycle riders following multiple pursuits on Interstate 80 near Seward. At approximately 3:00 p.m., Sunday, NSP received a report of two motorcycles riding recklessly on I-80 westbound near Seward, at mile marker 373. A trooper located the motorcycles and observed that one of motorcycles had no license plate and was doing a wheelie on I-80. When the riders noticed the trooper, they fled at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour...

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol are seeking information regarding the whereabouts a person wanted for questioning in connection with a double homicide that occurred in Douglas, Nebraska Saturday morning. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brindar H. Jangir (DOB 1-1-1983) is asked to call the Nebraska State Patrol at 402-479-4921. Investigators were called to the scene at 100 Otoe Street in Douglas this morning after Otoe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) arrested three drunk drivers during a special enforcement in Otoe County. The enforcement coincided with GermanFest in Syracuse on Saturday, July 14. During the special enforcement, troopers arrested three drivers for driving under the influence. NSP also issued three citations for minor in possession, one citation for driving under suspension, and one citation for improper child restraint. Troopers also issued ten citations for speeding. This...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two men and seized 52 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80. The stop occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. Sunday near Aurora, when a trooper observed an eastbound 2018 Jeep speeding near mile marker 329. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity and conducted a search of the vehicle. The search revealed marijuana inside two large boxes in the rear of the vehicle. Additional...

The Nebraska State Patrol and many other entities participated in an exercise this week in North Platte to unify all entities who respond to a critical traffic incident. The exercise included a mock crash, with response from law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire departments, road management officials, and tow operators. The concept allows for each discipline to focus on their job, allowing others to do their work. “This exercise was important because it allows us to coordinate with...