Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to dozens of snow-related incidents as most of Nebraska experienced its first snowfall of the season. From Sunday through the Monday morning commute, troopers responded to more than 170 snow-related incidents on Nebraska roads. “The last couple days have provided a reminder of how quickly driving conditions can change with freezing rain or snow,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As the weather improves this...

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is proud to announce the promotion of Captain Russell Lewis to the position of Major in command of the NSP Administrative Services Division. Lewis replaces Major Russ Stanczyk, who retired this summer after a 33-year career with NSP. “Major Lewis is a proven leader for our team,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “His experience in numerous areas of our agency will serve him well in this important position.” Lewis, 48, began...

A Nebraska State Trooper was hospitalized this morning after his patrol unit was struck on Interstate 80 in the western Omaha metro area. The trooper was inside the patrol unit at the time of the crash. At approximately 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, troopers responded to reports of road damage on eastbound I-80 near Giles Road. Sarpy County Deputies and road construction teams were also on scene. Troopers blocked off the far right lane of traffic for construction workers to repair on the road. About an...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man following the report of a driver pointing a firearm at another driver on Interstate 80. The incident occurred on Interstate 80 in Keith County at approximately 12:05 a.m. Tuesday. The driver of a semi-tractor/cattle trailer reported a road rage incident in which the driver of a Ford pickup pointed a handgun at him. Troopers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and perform a traffic stop near mile marker 164. During the traffic stop...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections Friday, October 16, in Sarpy County. During the special enforcement effort, the Metropolitan Aggressive and Prevention Selective (MAPS) Team conducted 16 vehicle inspections. Troopers presented a CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) sticker to 7 vehicles or trailers throughout the day, indicating the vehicle had no critical safety violations. Troopers discovered 73...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have apprehended a 17-year-old following a pursuit in Hamilton County early Thursday. At approximately 12:10 a.m. Thursday, a trooper clocked an eastbound Hyundai Genesis traveling at 111 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near Grand Island at mile marker 319. The trooper attempted a traffic stop and the Hyundai came to a stop on the shoulder. The Hyundai then moved forward and stopped multiple times before accelerating and fleeing the traffic stop...

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and the U.S. Marshals Service Metro Fugitive Task Force have arrested the suspect involved in an incident in Eagle earlier this week. This morning, investigators located Richard Carr, 65, at his residence in Eagle. The residence had been the scene of a law enforcement operation Monday night. That evening, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that Carr had made threats with a gun against a family member. The caller...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people following a pursuit and search in York and Seward Counties Wednesday night. At approximately 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed an eastbound Kia SUV following another vehicle too closely and performed a traffic stop near York at mile marker 353 on Interstate 80. During the traffic stop, the driver provided identification that was determined to be fake, but the trooper was able to positively identify the driver by use of a mobile...

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), working with the CODE Task Force, have arrested a North Platte man on multiple charges following the execution of search warrants on Thursday. Thursday morning, investigators with the CODE (Cooperative Operation for Drug Enforcement) Task Force served a search warrant at a business at 1909 East 4th Street in North Platte. During the search, investigators located more than 500 Alprazolam pills, commonly known as Xanax. The owner of the business...