The Nebraska State Patrol has completed a week-long enforcement and education effort focused on distracted driving. The U Drive. U Text. U Pay. initiative was part of a nationwide effort during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “April is set aside to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, but our troopers’ educational efforts continue year-round,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We urge all drivers to make safety their priority, eliminate...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after finding firearms and controlled substances during two Interstate 80 traffic stops this week. Sunday, at approximately 11:20 a.m., troopers arrested a Washington man after locating LSD and concealed firearms during a traffic stop on I-80. The incident occurred when a trooper stopped a Toyota Tundra for a registration violation on I-80 near mile marker 156. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after incidents in which a suspect fought a trooper over the weekend. Saturday, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a trooper observed a Chevrolet Impala fail to yield the right of way as it exited Interstate 80 and began traveling northbound on Highway 2. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated. The trooper initiated a pursuit. The vehicle turned westbound onto a county road, where the...

Nebraska State Patrol Investigators have conducted alcohol inspections in Buffalo, Sherman, and Lincoln Counties. During the evening hours of Friday, March 25, investigators conducted alcohol inspections in Buffalo and Sherman Counties. This project was supported in whole or part by grant # 0043 under the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office. In total, 35 businesses were inspected. Three of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 92%. Two of...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after locating more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80. At approximately 11:10 a.m. Saturday, a trooper observed an eastbound Chevy Tahoe with a license plate violation traveling near Giltner, at mile marker 324. During the traffic stop the trooper detected criminal activity. A search of the vehicle revealed 102 pounds of marijuana. The driver, Armando Hernandez-Cruz, 36, of Stockton, California,...

he Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is conducting a large-scale search effort for a missing woman as part of an ongoing investigation into her disappearance. Linda Dillard was last seen in the area near Table Rock on June 16, 2021. The specific search area, near the Table Rock State Wildlife Management Area, has been identified as part of the investigation. NSP investigators believe Dillard may have been the victim of a crime, which led to her disappearance. The search operation includes numerous...

The Nebraska State Patrol is renewing its request for information regarding the disappearance of Linda Dillard, who went missing last June in southeast Nebraska. The investigation is ongoing. Dillard was last seen on June 16, 2021, in the rural Table Rock area. As part of the investigation, NSP and assisting agencies have conducted multiple searches in the area where Dillard was last seen. Investigators believe Dillard may have been the victim of a crime, which led to her disappearance. Dillard...

During the evening hours of Monday, March 7, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol inspections in Adams and Clay Counties. In total, 18 businesses were inspected. None of the businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a 100% compliance rate. All businesses checked the minor’s ID. The businesses included convenience stores, restaurants, and bars. This project was supported in whole or part by grant #05609 under the Hastings Area Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention program...

Investigators with Nebraska State Patrol Troop Areas B and C, along with the Trident Task Force, conducted two search warrants Friday and have arrested a man after locating multiple controlled substances at his residence and business in Primrose and Spalding. Friday morning, March 4, investigators served a search warrant at the residence of 1320 255th Street in Primrose. Another search warrant took place at a business at 150 South Chestnut Street in Spalding. During the searches, investigators...