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Troopers On Patrol for Impaired Drivers During Holiday Season

Troopers On Patrol for Impaired Drivers During Holiday Season

December 11, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

‘Tis the season to help everyone reach their destinations safely. Over the final few weeks of 2024, troopers will be on patrol across Nebraska working to keep holiday travel safe. “The holidays come with all sorts of celebrations, many involving alcohol,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “It’s critical to always drive sober, for your own safety and the safety of everyone else on the road.” The Nebraska State Patrol is teaming up with police agencies across...

NSP Announces Results of Husker Gameday Traffic Safety Effort

NSP Announces Results of Husker Gameday Traffic Safety Effort

December 9, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

The Nebraska State Patrol has completed a season-long effort to keep fans safe as they travel to and from Husker football games. Troopers spent gamedays patrolling roadways, monitoring from the air, and assisting with security in and around Memorial Stadium. On gamedays this fall, troopers made 54 arrests for driving under the influence. Troopers also issued citations for speeding (456), driving under suspension (16), open alcohol container (19), no seat belt (12), and improper child restraint...

Troopers Wrap-Up Make It Click Campaign

December 3, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 52 impaired drivers from the road during the Make It Click campaign. During the campaign, which ran from November 23 through December 1, troopers arrested 52 drivers for driving under the influence. Troopers also issued 44 citations for seat belt and child safety seat violations. Troopers also issued citations for speeding (1,027), including 47 citations for speeding at over 100 miles per hour, no seat belt (30), improper child restraint (14),...

Northeast Nebraska Pursuit Leads to Arrest Near Hubbard

December 3, 2024

Norfolk, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person following a pursuit in northeast Nebraska Monday. At approximately 3:20 p.m. Monday, NSP was notified that Thurston County deputies were in pursuit of a Ford Focus on Highway 9 near Emerson. Troopers responded to the area to assist. As the vehicle entered Dakota County on Highway 35, a trooper successfully deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle. Troopers then took over the pursuit. After approximately one mile, the vehicle drove...

Lincoln Man Arrested After Multi-County Pursuit

December 3, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man following a multi-county pursuit. The incident occurred late Monday evening, when a trooper saw a Buick sedan run a red light at the intersection of NW 20th and West O Street in Lincoln. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated westbound on West O Street. The trooper initiated a pursuit. As the vehicle exited Lincoln westbound on Highway 6 and turned southbound on SW 98th Street, the...

Major Jeff Roby Promoted to Lt. Colonel

December 2, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce the promotion of Major Jeff Roby to the position of Assistant Superintendent and the rank of Lt. Colonel. Roby replaces Lt. Colonel Buck Duis, who retired at the end of November. Roby, a native of Grand Island, is a 28-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol. He has most recently served as the Western Operations Major, which includes Patrol Division operations in Troop Areas C, D, and E, as well as the NSP Training Academy and Crash...

Troopers Urge Safe Travel for Husker Saturday Double-Header

Troopers Urge Safe Travel for Husker Saturday Double-Header

November 22, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

Saturday will be a busy day for Husker fans with two big games in Lincoln. The Nebraska State Patrol urges fans to be safe throughout both the Husker football and volleyball games Saturday. “Gameday means thousands of extra vehicles in and around Lincoln,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “With a double-header for Husker football and Husker volleyball, traffic will be heavier throughout the entire day. Fans should be patient, watch for pedestrians, and make...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln, Logan Counties

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln, Logan Counties

November 19, 2024

North Platte, NEB.

During the evening hours of Friday, November 15, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Lincoln and Logan counties. In total, 12 businesses were checked. One of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a non-compliance rate of 8%. All of the businesses checked the minor’s ID. The business that sold alcohol to a minor was: Hub Bar – North Platte (sold to minor, checked ID) The businesses included convenience stores, bars, restaurants, and liquor...

Troopers Arrest One After Wrong-Way Pursuit in Sarpy County

November 15, 2024

Omaha, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person following a pursuit in Sarpy County. At approximately 4:35 p.m., NSP received a citizen report of a vehicle driving with a flat tire on eastbound Interstate 80 near Gretna. A short time later, a trooper located the Mazda 3 traveling near mile marker 432. The trooper initiated a traffic stop. As the trooper attempted to contact the driver, the driver turned the vehicle around and began fleeing westbound on the eastbound shoulder of...

Dozens of Inert WWII Era Ordnances Located in Beatrice

November 12, 2024

Beatrice, NEB

The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit responded to a report of numerous World War II era munitions that were located at a home in Beatrice last week. The Beatrice Police Department reported the munitions Thursday, after the resident of the home passed away. There were approximately 40 ordnances located inside the home. After careful examination by the Bomb Squad and EOD unit, all ordnances were determined to be inert. “Thankfully in...

Troopers Rescue Abducted Child After Pursuit Saturday

November 10, 2024

Broken Bow, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Ohio man and safely rescued an abducted child following a pursuit Saturday. Saturday afternoon, NSP received information from the Columbus Police Department of Ohio that a suspect of a child abduction may be traveling westbound on I-80 in Nebraska. The child, a three-year-old, was believed to be in the vehicle, which was a GMC Sierra. Troopers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop near mile marker 245, near Overton. The suspect...

Arrest Made Following South Carolina Exploitation Investigation

November 8, 2024

Omaha, NEB.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit have arrested a man wanted in connection with an ongoing child exploitation investigation in South Carolina. NSP was contacted by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office of South Carolina with information that a person wanted on an arrest warrant was believed to be in Omaha. The subject, Luis Romero, was wanted in South Carolina for three counts each of disseminating obscene material to a person under 18 years of age, sexual...

Troopers Encourage Safety as Huskers Return to Action in Lincoln

Troopers Encourage Safety as Huskers Return to Action in Lincoln

November 1, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

After several weeks on the road, the Huskers return home to Memorial Stadium tomorrow and the Nebraska State Patrol encourages fans to be focused for an important gameday. “It will be great to get Husker fans back together in Lincoln on Saturday. Let’s all work together to make gameday safe on the roads and at the stadium,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “With a chance for rain during and after the game, fans should be patient on their drive home and be...

Troopers Arrest One After Lancaster County Pursuit

October 30, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in Lancaster County. This morning at approximately 10:25, NSP was notified that the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were in pursuit of a vehicle that had been driving recklessly and in the wrong lane of traffic on several roads in western Cass County. After a short pursuit, deputies lost visual of the vehicle. Just before 11:00 a.m., NSP received information that the subject believed to be involved in the previous...

Troopers Locate 38 LBs of Methamphetamine Near Hershey

Troopers Locate 38 LBs of Methamphetamine Near Hershey

October 29, 2024

North Platte, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after locating 38 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during an encounter at a gas station near Hershey. Saturday at approximately 4:40 p.m., a trooper was getting gas at a truck stop on Interstate 80 at the Hershey interchange when he encountered the occupants of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep had five occupants, including three adults and two small children. During that contact, the trooper became suspicious of criminal...

Arrest Made for Crash that Killed Officer Ross Bartlett

October 15, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man in connection with the crash that killed Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett earlier this year. Tony Pierce, 50, was arrested for felony motor vehicle homicide. The crash occurred in the evening of Friday, April 12. Officer Ross Bartlett’s patrol vehicle was struck while he was performing a traffic stop on Highway 77 in northern Lancaster County, approximately one mile south of Ceresco. The Nebraska State Patrol has conducted...

Troopers Locate 44 LBs of Marijuana in I-80 Traffic Stop

October 11, 2024

York, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after locating over 40 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on I-80. Thursday at approximately 9:00 a.m., a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Kia Forte for driving on the shoulder on I-80 near York. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle revealed 44 pounds of marijuana located in suitcases in the trunk of the car. The driver, Luis Frias Alcantara, 30, of the...

Troopers Arrest Three After Pursuit Near Gothenburg

October 9, 2024

North Platte, NEB.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, has arrested three people following a pursuit and search near Gothenburg on Tuesday. At approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, troopers were notified that a Kia Soul was being sought in connection with a stolen property investigation in Lexington. A trooper then saw the vehicle on Interstate 80 headed westbound. The trooper attempted a traffic stop near mile marker 219. The vehicle began to slow down,...

Suspect Arrested After Ramming Cruisers, Officer-Involved Shooting

October 8, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol, has arrested one person following a pursuit in Waverly. At approximately 12:15 p.m. today, Lancaster County 911 received a report of a domestic disturbance occurring at the U-Save Pharmacy in Waverly, at 13851 Gilford Street. Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers responded. Deputies located a Dodge flatbed pickup that was believed to be involved and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled on numerous...

Troopers Urge Fans to Prepare for Hot Husker Saturday

Troopers Urge Fans to Prepare for Hot Husker Saturday

October 4, 2024

Lincoln, NEB

As the Huskers return to action at Memorial Stadium Saturday, the Nebraska State Patrol encourages fans to be prepared for heavy traffic and hot temperatures. Troopers will be working to maintain safe travel on area roadways, with assistance from troopers in the NSP AirWing. Fans should be prepared for traffic congestion as they get closer to downtown Lincoln. NSP also encourages fans to check Nebraska 511 for the latest information on construction zones and any potential detours that may...

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