News

News

One Arrested After Short Pursuit in Lancaster County

NSP logo

One Arrested After Short Pursuit in Lancaster County

May 9, 2024
Lincoln, NEB
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a short pursuit in eastern Lancaster County. At approximately 8:10 p.m., a trooper observed a motorcycle speeding on Cornhusker Highway in eastern Lincoln. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the motorcycle accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit as the motorcycle exited Lincoln eastbound on Cornhusker. The motorcycle continued on Highway 6 into Waverly where it turned into a...

Two Arrested Following Child Sexual Assault Investigation

NSP logo

Two Arrested Following Child Sexual Assault Investigation

May 8, 2024
Lincoln, NEB
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following an investigation into reported sexual assault of a child in Jefferson County. The investigation began in April, when the Nebraska State Patrol received a report of a sexual assault of a child. On Thursday, May 2, investigators arrested Brandon Myers, 40, of Fairbury, for 3rd degree assault, 3rd degree sexual assault of a child, and child abuse. Myers, an employee of the Jefferson County Jail, was lodged in Thayer...

Kimball Man Arrested for 2019 Sexual Assault of a Child

NSP logo

Kimball Man Arrested for 2019 Sexual Assault of a Child

May 8, 2024
Scottsbluff, NEB.
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball man following an investigation into a reported sexual assault of a child. In early April, the Nebraska State Patrol was made aware of a reported assault of a young child that had occurred in Kimball County in 2019. The initial report came to the Keith County Sheriff’s Office, which referred the case to NSP because of the location of the assault. Upon investigation, NSP investigators obtained an arrest warrant for the subject,...

Governor, NSP Colonel Survey Tornado Damage via NSP Helicopter

Tornado Damage Elkhorn

Governor, NSP Colonel Survey Tornado Damage via NSP Helicopter

April 30, 2024
Elkhorn, NEB.
Governor Jim Pillen and Colonel John Bolduc flew with the Nebraska State Patrol Aviation Support Unit today to survey damage caused by tornadoes Friday in eastern Nebraska. During today’s helicopter flight, Governor Pillen was able to view some of the same areas of damage he saw from the ground on Saturday. Several hundred homes suffered significant damage or were destroyed during the storms, which dropped multiple tornadoes in several Nebraska counties. Only minor injuries have been reported...

NSP SWAT Makes Arrest After Standoff in Milford

NSP logo

NSP SWAT Makes Arrest After Standoff in Milford

April 25, 2024
Lincoln, NEB
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed subject who had barricaded himself inside his home. The situation began after the subject reportedly pointed a firearm at officers while they conducted a welfare check at the 700 block of 5th Street in Milford. NSP Crisis Negotiators responded and the NSP SWAT Team was...

Three Arrested in Investigation into Improper Relationship with Inmates

NSP logo

Three Arrested in Investigation into Improper Relationship with Inmates

April 23, 2024
Lincoln, NEB
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people following an investigation into improper contact with multiple inmates of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) in 2023. On Monday, April 22, NSP investigators arrested two employees of NDCS, who work at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Abbey Fielder, 26, of Lincoln, was arrested for sexual abuse of an inmate, conspiracy to commit sexual abuse of an inmate, and allowing a committed offender to have...

Two Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Omaha

NSP logo

Two Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Omaha

April 20, 2024
Omaha, NEB.
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...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall, Red Willow Counties

Alcohol Inspections

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall, Red Willow Counties

March 12, 2024
Grand Island, NEB.
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall and Red Willow Counties in recent weeks. During the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday, February 29, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall County. This project was supported by grant #2447 from Tobacco Free Hall County. In total, 10 businesses were checked. Two of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 80%. One business failed to check the minor’s ID...

Officer-Involved Shooting in Lincoln

Officer-Involved Shooting in Lincoln

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...

Search Leads to Arrest After Grand Island Traffic Stop

NSP logo

Search Leads to Arrest After Grand Island Traffic Stop

April 20, 2023
Grand Island, NEB.
Troopers have arrested a Hastings man after he fled a traffic stop Wednesday evening near Grand Island. At approximately 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed a Chevrolet Silverado speeding on Highway 34, just north of the I-80 Interchange in Grand Island. During the traffic stop, a passenger of the vehicle fled on foot, jumping over a fence and running toward the Platte River. Additional troopers traveled to the scene. After approximately 90 minutes, a trooper saw the subject crawling across...

NSP Encourages Safety on the Roads as the Huskers Return to Action

Gameday Traffic Photo

NSP Encourages Safety on the Roads as the Huskers Return to Action

September 30, 2022
Lincoln, NEB
After a week off, the Husker football team returns to action at Memorial Stadium, and Nebraska State Troopers will be on patrol to keep the action off the roadways as fans travel to the game. The Nebraska State Patrol works closely with partner agencies on several aspects of gameday operations. Troopers partner with the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, UNL Police Department, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation to keep fans safe as they travel to and from...

NSP Investigating Four Deaths in Laurel

NSP Investigating Four Deaths in Laurel

August 4, 2022
Laurel
The Nebraska State Patrol, working with several public safety partners, is investigating the deaths of four people, at two different scenes in Laurel, Nebraska. The first incident occurred shortly after 3:00 a.m. Thursday, when an explosion was reported at a residence in the 200 block of Elm Street in Laurel. Local volunteer firefighters responded and located an individual inside the home. That victim was found to be deceased. At that point, the Laurel Police Department and Cedar County Sheriff...

Northeast Nebraska Troopers Prepare for Memorial Day Weekend

NSP Cruiser

Northeast Nebraska Troopers Prepare for Memorial Day Weekend

May 26, 2022
Norfolk, NEB.
As travelers hit the road to mark the start of summer, troopers will be working to keep Nebraska roads safe during Memorial Day weekend. In northeast Nebraska, troopers will be teaming up with local law enforcement to patrol several major highways. The efforts include operations in Norfolk, Columbus, South Sioux City, Schuyler, and other areas from May 27 through May 31. “Summer has arrived and families are gearing up to travel,” said Captain Dain Hicks, Commander of Troop B – based in Norfolk...

Troopers Arrest One Following Pursuit Near Aurora

NSP logo

Troopers Arrest One Following Pursuit Near Aurora

January 21, 2022
Grand Island, NEB.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Minnesota man following a pursuit on Interstate 80 near Aurora. At approximately 10:20 a.m. Friday, a trooper observed a Ford Fusion driving on the shoulder near Giltner, at mile marker 323. During the traffic stop, as the trooper was talking with the driver of the Fusion, the driver accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit. The suspect vehicle fled eastbound, reaching speeds in excess of 110 miles per...

Pages