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Troopers Find 77 LBs of Meth in Traffic Stop Near York

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Troopers Find 77 LBs of Meth in Traffic Stop Near York

July 29, 2024
York, NEB.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 77 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and arrested two people during a traffic stop Saturday on Interstate 80 near York. At approximately 9:15 a.m. Saturday, a trooper stopped a Hyundai Sonata for speeding on I-80, near mile marker 355. During the traffic stop, the trooper discovered that the vehicle was not insured. Prior to towing the vehicle, troopers performed an inventory of the vehicle and discovered numerous container bags of suspected...

Texas Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in Hitchcock County

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Texas Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in Hitchcock County

July 19, 2024
North Platte, NEB.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska. Thursday, at approximately 6:55 a.m. CT, the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department requested Troopers to assist in responding to a fatal crash that involved two semi-trucks and trailers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25. Preliminary investigation shows that a semi-truck and trailer was traveling northbound on Highway 25 north of Trenton. The semi...

Troopers Urge Slower Speeds as Summer Flies By

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Troopers Urge Slower Speeds as Summer Flies By

July 18, 2024
Lincoln, NEB
High speeds are on the rise across Nebraska roadways. The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to slow down to keep all travelers safe. In June, Nebraska State Troopers issued over 100 citations for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. That marks the fourth straight month of triple-digit citations for triple-digit speeds. “The excessively high speeds we’re seeing on Nebraska roadways increase the risk of crashes for everyone on the road,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the...

Firearms, Controlled Substances Located in Narcotics Investigation

Firearms, Controlled Substances Located in Narcotics Investigation

July 18, 2024
Kearney, NEB.
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance of the NSP SWAT Team and the TRIDENT and CODE Task Forces, have arrested multiple people after locating numerous firearms and controlled substances this morning in an ongoing narcotics investigation. This morning, the NSP SWAT Team and the TRIDENT Task Force performed a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 block of 8th Avenue in Kearney. During the search, investigators located 12 firearms, approximately 11 pounds of marijuana,...

Troopers Make 29 DUI Arrests During Holiday Weekend Campaign

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Troopers Make 29 DUI Arrests During Holiday Weekend Campaign

July 10, 2024
Lincoln, NEB
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 29 impaired drivers during the Independence Day weekend. “Nebraska roadways were busy over the 4th of July weekend,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “While our troopers were busy on patrol, the vast majority of drivers were making good driving decisions and doing their part to keep the roads safe. As the summer continues, we urge all drivers to watch their speed, wear their seat belt, put their...

State Patrol Begins 70th Basic Recruit Camp

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State Patrol Begins 70th Basic Recruit Camp

July 8, 2024
Grand Island, NEB.
The next class of recruits has started their journey to becoming a Nebraska State Trooper. The recruits of the 70th Basic Recruit Class of the Nebraska State Patrol began training today at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island. “Today is a milestone day for the Nebraska State Patrol as we begin the 70th class in NSP history,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We are proud to have these recruits join our team. Over the next six months,...

Stolen Vehicles, Stolen Firearms Recovered after Multi-County Pursuit

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Stolen Vehicles, Stolen Firearms Recovered after Multi-County Pursuit

July 8, 2024
Ogallala, NEB
Nebraska State Troopers arrested three people and recovered multiple stolen firearms after pursuits with two stolen vehicles Saturday. The incident began at around 12:15 p.m. MT Saturday, troopers learned that the Ogallala Police Department was in pursuit of a Ford F-150 pickup that was stolen out of Wyoming. Ogallala PD officers discontinued the pursuit as it traveled through Ogallala out of concern for public safety. A trooper then observed the same vehicle as it exited Interstate 80 at the...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall, Red Willow Counties

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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