Nebraska State Troopers are reporting an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025. During the first 100 days of the year, troopers stopped over 300 drivers for triple-digit speeds. “Last year, the first 100 days of year were the fastest our troopers had seen in at least a decade. This year, speeds have been even higher,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Excessive speeding creates additional risk for everyone on the road. All drivers...

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed alcohol and tobacco compliance checks in numerous Nebraska counties in recent weeks. These checks are conducted in partnership with local public health agencies. Tuesday, March 18, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Saline and Seward Counties. In total, 14 businesses were checked. Three businesses sold alcohol to a minor. This project was funded by Region V Human Services through SAMHSA, contracted through the...

Nebraska State Troopers removed 18 impaired drivers from the road as part of a special enforcement effort around St. Patrick’s Day. “For many, St. Patrick’s Day marks the beginning of the spring travel season,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We want to remind all motorists to help keep Nebraska roads safe. Remember to always drive sober, follow posted speed limits, put your phone down, and wear your seatbelt.” In total, troopers arrested 18 motorists for...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from several partner agencies, have made an arrest following an aerial pursuit of a motorcycle in and around the Omaha area Sunday evening. At approximately 8:35 p.m. Sunday, a trooper observed a motorcycle with no license plate driving near 30th Street and Interstate 480 in Omaha. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the rider accelerated and fled. The trooper did not pursue and notified the Omaha Police Department’s ABLE-1, which...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in Lincoln County. Friday, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a trooper observed a Mercedes sedan traveling at 89 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near mile marker 199. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated to speeds well over 100 miles per hour. The trooper initiated a pursuit. The driver fled westbound on I-80 with speeds reaching 130 miles per hour. Troopers were able to...

Your opportunity to make a difference for Nebraskans is here, with a career you get to define. Nebraska State Patrol applications are open until March 31 at NebraskaTroopers.com. The Nebraska State Patrol is building the next class of troopers prepared to serve in communities across the state. Troopers serve in many career paths including patrol, criminal investigator, K9 handler, crash investigator, pilot, tactical flight officer, crisis negotiator, drone operator, hazmat technician, and many...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 300 weather-related traffic incidents during Nebraska’s latest winter storm. Tragically, one crash near Grand Island involved multiple fatalities. At approximately 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 310, when it lost control, crossed the median, and struck an eastbound semi. Both occupants of the Chevrolet, Emelin Ortega Rodas, 25, of Lexington, and Daniel Ortega Marroquin...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol were joined by law enforcement officers from all corners of the country in honoring Trooper Kyle McAcy #302, who gave his life in the line of duty on February 17, 2025. “On behalf of the state of Nebraska, I simply want to say thank you for sharing your hero with the people of our great state,” said Governor Jim Pillen, addressing Trooper McAcy’s family at the funeral service. “I am incredibly proud of him for how he represented our state.” Trooper McAcy...

The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested the suspect in a Friday evening homicide in rural Harvard. Sunday, troopers served an arrest warrant for Toby Gray. Gray is currently receiving treatment for a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Bryan Health West Campus in Lincoln. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office requested the Nebraska State Patrol’s assistance in response to a homicide that had occurred at 1640 Road 322, in rural Harvard. Deputies had responded to that...