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Troopers Arrest One After Overnight Pursuit in Omaha

August 28, 2025

Omaha, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a pursuit in Omaha overnight. At approximately 1:15 a.m. Thursday, a trooper saw a Chevrolet Silverado speeding at approximately 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near 42nd Street in Omaha. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield. The trooper initiated a pursuit. The pickup entered I-480 northbound and continued fleeing with speeds of 100 miles per hour. The vehicle continued northbound onto...

Two Arrested After Pursuit in Omaha

August 27, 2025

Omaha, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, have arrested two people after a pursuit in Omaha early Wednesday. At approximately 12:45 a.m. today, a trooper saw a Volkswagen Passat speeding on Highway 75 just north of downtown Omaha. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated and fled northbound. The trooper pursued for a short distance until OPD’s Able 1 helicopter got overhead and took over the pursuit from the air. Able 1...

Troopers Find 60 LBs of Methamphetamine in I-80 Traffic Stop

August 25, 2025

Sidney, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a California man after finding 60 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Cheyenne County. At approximately 9:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Honda CRV for driving on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Sidney, at mile marker 66. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. During a search of the vehicle, troopers found dozens of packages of suspected...

Troopers on Patrol During Nebraska State Fair

August 22, 2025

Grand Island, NEB.

The Nebraska State Fair will be highlighting Nebraska’s best for the next ten days. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working to ensure the event is safe for everyone in attendance. The fair begins today and will run through Labor Day, September 1, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “The Nebraska State Fair is an exciting time for many Nebraskans,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our goal is to keep the event safe for all fairgoers. Whether you...

Troopers Close Summer Travel Season with Drive Sober Campaign

Troopers Close Summer Travel Season with Drive Sober Campaign

August 15, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

The summer driving season is rolling to a stop and the Nebraska State Patrol is working to keep roadways safe. Troopers throughout Nebraska will be working overtime for the next few weeks as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of serious injury or fatality crashes related to impaired driving or other dangerous driving behaviors. “The end of summer brings several high traffic events,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the...

Nebraska State Patrol Now Hiring Troopers

Nebraska State Patrol Now Hiring Troopers

August 11, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

The Nebraska State Patrol is building the next class of State Troopers. Applications are open now at NebraskaTroopers.com. “Now is the perfect time to join the NSP team,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “You bring the drive, and our team will equip you with the skills and knowledge to begin a rewarding career as a trooper. The opportunities are endless.” Troopers can serve in many career paths including patrol, criminal investigator, K9 handler, crash...

Man Deceased from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Following Pursuit

Man Deceased from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Following Pursuit

August 7, 2025

Omaha, NEB.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a subject died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing a traffic stop. At approximately 1:30 a.m. today, a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 pickup on westbound I-80 near 96th Street in Omaha. During the traffic stop, the trooper observed the driver to be impaired and saw open alcohol containers in the vehicle. The driver, an adult male, then accelerated and fled westbound. The driver was the lone...

Local Truck Inspections Held in Buffalo County

August 7, 2025

Kearney, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted local commercial vehicle inspections on Wednesday, August 6, in Buffalo County. During this effort, the Metropolitan Aggressive and Prevention Selective (MAPS) Team conducted 41 vehicle inspections. Troopers discovered 212 violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state law. Troopers placed 17 vehicles out of service (not allowed to return to the road). Additionally, troopers placed 2 drivers...

Troopers Work to Slow High Speeds During Summer Travel

Troopers Work to Slow High Speeds During Summer Travel

August 5, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol stopped over 1,800 drivers for speeding during a national effort focused on roadway safety in July. The Speeding Catches Up With You campaign ran from July 14 through July 31. During the effort, troopers made 1,806 traffic stops for speeding, including 62 for drivers speeding at over 100 miles per hour. Troopers also arrested 65 people for driving impaired. “This summer has flown by,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol...

Update on Columbus Police Officer-Involved Shooting

August 4, 2025

Columbus, NEB.

The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team is investigating a Columbus Police Department officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon. At approximately 5:15 p.m., NSP was requested to investigate an incident in which a Columbus Police Department officer was injured, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. Preliminary investigation shows that while Columbus PD officers were conducting an investigation in the 3000 block of 13th Street, a female subject attacked one of...

NSP Investigating Columbus Police Officer-Involved Shooting

August 2, 2025

Columbus, NEB.

NSP Investigating Three Crashes Within Two Miles in Dawson County

August 1, 2025

Lexington, NEB.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple crashes that left several people injured and closed parts of I-80 for several hours Thursday. The initial crash occurred just before 1:00 p.m. Thursday near mile marker 244 on I-80 westbound. A passenger vehicle suffered a blown-out tire and lost control. A semi hauling cattle attempted to avoid the other vehicle and overturned. Neither driver was injured. There were 36 cattle in the trailer. 21 survived the crash. As the first crash was...

Troopers Arrest Wisconsin Man After Finding Dead Woman in Vehicle

July 16, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with the assistance of several other police agencies, have arrested one person after a pursuit and search west of Lincoln. After the pursuit, troopers located a deceased woman inside the suspect vehicle. The incident stemmed from an endangered missing person alert that was issued Tuesday in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Early Wednesday, NSP received information from the Dodgeville Police Department that the vehicle associated with the missing person case was...

Troopers Arrest One, Safely Locate Child After EMA Issued

July 14, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol were able to safely locate and recover a missing juvenile Sunday near Lincoln. The South Sioux City Police Department had requested an Endangered Missing Advisory to be issued for Nicco Hoffman, a five-year-old boy. Nicco had not been seen for several hours, and his family thought it was possible that he was traveling in a vehicle with his adult sister. NSP issued the Endangered Missing Advisory at 5:15 p.m. Sunday. Approximately 20 minutes later, NSP...

Troopers Arrest Two After Pursuit in Thurston County

July 10, 2025

Norfolk, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following a pursuit in northeast Nebraska Wednesday evening. At approximately 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper attempted to stop a Chevrolet Cobalt for speeding and driving left of center on Highway 16, west of Pender. As the trooper attempted the traffic stop, the driver refused to yield and continued driving eastbound toward Pender. The vehicle then fled northbound on Highway 9. As the vehicle entered Emerson, the trooper was able...

Troopers Make 32 DUI Arrests of Independence Day Weekend

Troopers Make 32 DUI Arrests of Independence Day Weekend

July 8, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 32 impaired drivers from the road over the Independence Day Weekend. “This weekend included celebrations across the state and many people who made the wise decision to avoid driving impaired,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As the summer continues with local events, county fairs, and concerts, always make sure a sober driver is part of your planning.” This effort coincided with a national campaign, which...

Nebraska State Patrol Begins Largest Training Class in Five Years

Nebraska State Patrol Begins Largest Training Class in Five Years

July 7, 2025

Grand Island, NEB.

A new class of recruits has started their training to become Nebraska State Troopers. The 23 recruits represent the largest starting class in the last five years. Training for Camp 72 began today at the NSP Training Academy in Grand Island. “Today is a great day for these recruits and for the State Patrol,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “It’s a proud day to start with a large class, but today is just the beginning. These recruits have shown the drive to...

Troopers Stop Dozens of Speeders in I-80 Construction Zone

July 3, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

The Nebraska State Patrol is emphasizing the importance of following posted speed limits following a special enforcement effort in a high-traffic construction zone near Lincoln. Wednesday morning, troopers performed a high-visibility enforcement effort focused on speeding in the Interstate 80 construction zone just west of Lincoln. The area includes lane shifts that move the westbound lanes adjacent to the eastbound lanes. During a three-hour period Wednesday morning, troopers stopped 36...

Make Sober Driving a Priority this Independence Day Weekend

July 2, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Independence Day weekend. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be on patrol across the state, working to keep roadways safe. “As we celebrate the United States of America, let’s work together to ensure that this weekend isn’t remembered for a roadway tragedy,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “From community events, to block parties, to small...

NSP Calls for Public Assistance in Long-Term Cases

June 25, 2025

Lincoln, NEB

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol are renewing their request for information from the public on two long-term ongoing investigations. June marks the anniversaries of two investigations that remain open years later. Linda Dillard, 58, of Fairbury, was last seen on June 16, 2021, in rural Table Rock. Numerous searches of the area were unable to locate Dillard. On June 25, 2014, the body of Hai Nguyen, 34, of Lincoln, was located near Beaver Crossing. His death was determined to be a...

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