Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate pursuits on Interstate 80 that ended in Lincoln and Omaha. The first pursuit began at approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday, when troopers located a reported stolen vehicle driving southbound on Highway 31 near the Gretna Interstate-80 interchange at mile marker 432. The vehicle, a 2016 Ford F-150, then fled westbound on I-80. Troopers initiated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle was traveling...

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has started training for the next class to join the ranks as Nebraska State Troopers. Basic Recruit Camp 60 began today at the NSP Training Academy in Grand Island. “Today is a great day for the Nebraska State Patrol,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Starting a new recruit camp makes every trooper proud. They know what these recruits are about to experience and know that these recruits will join them in the field following...

Two men have been arrested following an early morning pursuit and search by multiple agencies in Omaha. The incident began at approximately 4:30 a.m. Thursday when a trooper attempted to stop a Volkswagen Jetta for speeding on Interstate 680 near Pacific. The vehicle came to a stop, but then fled before the trooper could make contact. The trooper pursued the suspect vehicle until it came to a stop near 108th and Pacific. Two suspects then fled the scene on foot. Additional troopers and...

The suspect of an officer-involved shooting incident is in custody following a multi-agency search in rural Howard County in the overnight hours of December 31 into January 1. The incident began in the evening hours of December 31 when the Howard County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop near the intersection of Dannevirke Road and Page Road north of Elba. The suspect, identified as Luke Lefever, 30, of Broken Bow, then engaged the deputies with a handgun. During the exchange, Lefever...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people following two pursuits in the early morning hours Sunday on Highway 11 in central Nebraska. The first pursuit occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. in Hall County when a trooper stopped to check on a Chevrolet Impala that was parked on the shoulder of Highway 11. As the trooper approached, the vehicle fled the scene and the trooper initiated a pursuit. After a few minutes of driving at around 40 miles per hour, the vehicle stopped. The...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have responded to roughly 200 weather-related incidents during the winter storm that has dropped several inches of snow in central Nebraska and forced the closure of Interstate 80 for several hours Thursday. As the snow continues to fall in some areas, the moisture and cold temperatures have contributed to icy conditions on some roads. Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews have been working around the clock to clear roads. NSP responded...

As another round of winter weather has prompted storm warnings and advisories across the state, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) are urging motorists to be prepared. “This storm is expected to potentially bring up to a foot of snow in some areas of Nebraska,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “It’s important that people finishing their holiday travel are prepared for winter driving conditions and drive safely...

Investigators with the WING (Western Nebraska Intelligence and Narcotics Group) Task Force and Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two men and seized dozens of firearms and controlled substances during an operation in Scotts Bluff County. WING investigators, with the assistance of the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol, executed a search warrant on a residence at 160264 Spring Creek Road in Mitchell during the evening hours of Tuesday, December 18...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two men and seized 50 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Kimball. At approximately 1:30 p.m. MT Sunday, December 16, a trooper observed an eastbound 2018 Ford EcoSport speeding near mile marker 18 on I-80. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected criminal activity and conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search, troopers found 50 pounds of marijuana in heat-sealed bags concealed in luggage in...