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Two Arrested in Drug Task Force Operation in Kearney

January 6, 2020

(Kearney, NE)

Investigators with the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force have arrested two people on multiple drug-related charges following an investigation in Kearney. The operation included investigators from the Nebraska State Patrol, Kearney Police Department, Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, and Adams County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, January 3, investigators executed a search warrant on a residence at 1000 4th Avenue #28 in Kearney. During the search, investigators located...

NSP Seeks Information on Location of California Persons of Interest

January 5, 2020

(North Platte, NE)

The Nebraska State Patrol is seeking information on the whereabouts of two California men wanted for questioning in connection to a homicide investigation in Porterville, California. The men were last seen in the area of North Platte, Nebraska on Sunday. The persons of interest are Jeremy Bailey, 20, and Chris Corbit, 25. The two are brothers. Both are considered armed and dangerous. Chris Corbit Jeremy Bailey The two men may be driving a white, two-door 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which may be...

Troopers Take 75 Impaired Drivers off Road during Holidays

Troopers Take 75 Impaired Drivers off Road during Holidays

January 2, 2020

(Lincoln, NE)

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 75 impaired drivers from the road during the holiday season. The effort coincided with the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. “Every arrest for impaired driving is potentially a life-saving act,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our troopers are constantly on the lookout for impaired drivers, but the best way to police drunk driving is for motorists to always drive sober.” During the...

I-80 Crash near Greenwood Claims Fourth Life

December 26, 2019

(Omaha, NE)

A fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, December 15, near Greenwood, has claimed a fourth life. On Wednesday, December 25, Alexis Pascual Bernabe, 4, of Lincoln, passed away as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. The crash occurred at approximately 11:10 a.m., Sunday, December 15, when a Chevrolet Trailblazer lost control in slick conditions while traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 422. The vehicle then struck an eastbound Mini Cooper, entered the median, rolled, and...

Woman Jumps from Moving Vehicle on I-80

Woman Jumps from Moving Vehicle on I-80

December 26, 2019

(Scottsbluff, NE)

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested three people following an incident Tuesday morning, December 24, near Sidney. During the incident, a passenger jumped from a moving vehicle onto Interstate 80. At approximately 6:30 a.m. MT, troopers were alerted to a theft and assault that had occurred at Love’s Truck Stop in Sidney. The suspects were reportedly driving a Ford Explorer that entered Interstate 80, traveling eastbound. A short time later, a trooper located the vehicle near mile...

Troopers Continue DUI Enforcement through Holiday Season

Troopers Continue DUI Enforcement through Holiday Season

December 23, 2019

(Lincoln, NE)

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have removed 45 impaired drivers from Nebraska roads during the first ten days of the holiday season’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. “Those 45 arrests for drunk driving could very well have prevented a tragedy,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “While our troopers are working diligently to keep Nebraska roads safe throughout the holidays, motorists should do their part as well by driving sober.” Troopers...

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 61st Recruit Class

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 61st Recruit Class

December 20, 2019

(Lincoln, NE)

A new class of troopers has joined the ranks of the Nebraska State Patrol. Nine new State Troopers received their badges and were sworn-in during a ceremony this morning at the Nebraska State Capitol. The new troopers represent the 61st Basic Recruit Class in Nebraska State Patrol history. “Today is a proud day for the Nebraska State Patrol,” said Colonel John Bolduc. “Every graduation marks an important accomplishment for these new troopers, who’ve dedicated the lives to serving Nebraska. They...

Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Arrest Following Multiple Pursuits

Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Arrest Following Multiple Pursuits

December 6, 2019

(Norfolk, NE)

A multi-agency effort led to the apprehension of a suspect in an auto theft investigation Thursday afternoon in Wayne County. The operation culminated in an arrest following a pursuit in which the suspect’s vehicle made contact with multiple law enforcement vehicles. Several law enforcement agencies in northeast Nebraska were alerted to be on the lookout for a stolen 2017 Dodge Ram pickup after it had been spotted in the area multiple times Thursday morning. At approximately 1:45 p.m., law...

NSP Completes Season of Husker Gameday Operations

NSP Completes Season of Husker Gameday Operations

December 2, 2019

(Lincoln, NE)

With the end of the Nebraska football season, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has completed special traffic operations surrounding Husker home games. Throughout the season, troopers patrolled roads in and around Lincoln, partnering with the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department on various aspects of home football game day operations. During the season, troopers worked on the road and in the air to reduce the...

Troopers Find 189 LBs of Marijuana, Handgun in Traffic Stops

Troopers Find 189 LBs of Marijuana, Handgun in Traffic Stops

November 29, 2019

(Grand Island, NE)

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two people and seized nearly 190 pounds of marijuana during traffic stops on Wednesday and Thursday on Interstate 80 and Interstate 76. Wednesday evening at approximately 8:30 p.m. CT, a trooper observed an eastbound Chevrolet Tahoe following another vehicle too closely on Interstate 80 at mile marker 297 near Wood River. During the traffic stop, an NSP K9 detected the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle. Troopers...

Troopers Find 244 LBs of Marijuana in Seward County Traffic Stop

Troopers Find 244 LBs of Marijuana in Seward County Traffic Stop

November 25, 2019

(Lincoln, NE)

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested three people and seized 244 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Seward County. Saturday afternoon, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a trooper observed an eastbound Ford Explorer speeding at mile marker 373 near Goehner. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Troopers searched the vehicle and found 244 pounds of marijuana inside the cargo area of the...

NSP Urges Preparedness for Strong Winter Storms

November 25, 2019

(Lincoln, NE)

The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to be prepared for a winter storm that is projected to affect most of the state over the next two days. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Nebraska counties throughout western, central, and northern Nebraska, which will take affect at 9:00 p.m. Monday. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to create hazardous travel conditions for significant portions of Interstate 80 and many other Nebraska roadways. “Thanksgiving...

Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Fugitive Task Force Operations

November 23, 2019

(Norfolk, NE)

Investigators with the U. S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force, SNARE Drug Task Force, and the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people in the course of multiple operations in the Norfolk area Friday. Investigators located Trenton Hackett, 31, at a residence at 1609 W. Norfolk Ave. in Norfolk. Hackett was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from Madison County for possession with intent to deliver. During the arrest, investigators discovered methamphetamine and a...

NSP Makes Arrest in Child Enticement Investigation

November 21, 2019

(North Platte, NE)

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a North Platte man for arranging to have sex with a 15-year-old girl. The man utilized a social media platform to arrange the meeting and traveled to Ogallala to meet the girl, however those communications were with an NSP investigator posing as the girl. On Wednesday, November 20, investigators arrested Joshua Malsbury, 30, of North Platte, after he arrived in Ogallala for the meeting. Malsbury was arrested on suspicion of...

Suspect Arrested After Ramming NSP Cruiser

Suspect Arrested After Ramming NSP Cruiser

October 25, 2019

(Scottsbluff, NE)

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Scottsbluff man following an incident in Scottsbluff Thursday evening, in which the suspect drove his vehicle into an NSP cruiser. At approximately 7:20 p.m. MT Thursday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a 1970 Ford pickup for driving with no lights near 21st Avenue and South Beltline Highway in Scottsbluff. Upon stopping, the driver exited the vehicle and refused to obey commands from the trooper. The driver then re-entered the...

WING Task Force Finds Meth, Arrests Five at Motel in Scottsbluff

August 6, 2019

(Scottsbluff, NE)

Investigators with the Western Nebraska Intelligence and Narcotics Group (WING) Task Force have arrested five people following an investigation into drug trafficking in Scottsbluff. This morning, investigators from the Nebraska State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, and Scottsbluff Police Department served a search warrant at the Capri Motel, at 2424 Avenue I in Scottsbluff. During the search, investigators found a total of 25 grams of methamphetamine and arrested five people...

Person of Interest Sought in Connection with Douglas Double Homicide

Person of Interest Sought in Connection with Douglas Double Homicide

March 23, 2019

(Lincoln, NE)

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...

Alcohol Inspections Conducted in Red Willow County

Alcohol Inspections Conducted in Red Willow County

July 30, 2018

(North Platte, NE)

During the evening hours of Saturday, July 28, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) conducted alcohol inspections in Red Willow County. This project was supported in whole or part by Grant # 93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health. In total, 14 businesses were checked. Four businesses sold alcohol to a minor, for a non-compliance rate of 29%. Three businesses that sold to the minor...

Three Arrested During Otoe County DUI Enforcement

Three Arrested During Otoe County DUI Enforcement

July 17, 2018

(Lincoln, NE)

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...

NSP Announces Independence Day Enforcement

NSP Announces Independence Day Enforcement

July 2, 2018

(Lincoln, NE)

Troopers across Nebraska will be on patrol in the days surrounding the Fourth of July, looking to take drunk drivers off the road. The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and numerous law enforcement agencies around the state will be working together this week to reduce the potential for alcohol-related crashes. NSP’s effort will run from July 3-5 and include troopers all over the state. “Our state has many incredible celebrations surrounding the Fourth of July,” said Colonel John Bolduc,...

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