Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. All rights reserved. The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. Seventeen of the individuals indicted live in North Platte. Seven of the federally indicted individuals are still at large. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. You can cancel at any time. A raid by the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force resulted in the arrest of 12 people for charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, distribution of . The arrests come a day after Joseph Miller, 51, was arrested and later charged for allegedly selling 2.39 grams of meth to an informant on April 28 at the same residence on West 25th Street. April 15, 2021 11:36 am, Pictured left to right: (Top Row) 40-year-old Alisha Wilson, 40-year-old Nicolas Labrillo, (Bottom Row) 51-year . This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. Five Grand Island residents and five from Hastings were among the 60 people who received federal indictments for being involved in a methamphetamine conspiracy in central and western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado. A former Nebraska corrections employee who gave birth in December now faces a felony charge after DNA testing confirmed that an inmate is like, Two people were arrested following a pursuit in west Omaha Tuesday morning that reached speeds of more than 100 mph, according to the Nebraska, A wave of phony school shooting reports upended learning in schools across Nebraska Thursday, making the state one of the latest in a spate of. U.S. Attorney of the Nebraska District Deb Gilg talks with the media at a news conference on the regional drug investigation Friday in North Platte. A court affidavit says Miller also sold 2.19 grams of meth to an informant at Miller's home on Meadow Lane in Kearney on March 12. A year-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests and indictments, 60 at the federal level and four state charges. Tags: cocaine, crime, drug bust, drugs, Lincoln Police, LPD, meth, narcotics task force. You have permission to edit this article. During the traffic stop, a drug-sniffing dog detected the odor of a controlled substance inside the vehicle. The baggies contained 54 blue morphine pills, another had 20 white hydrocodone pills and the third had a crystal substance, which was identified as meth. Hartman. 0. Alfonso Romero. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Please subscribe to keep reading. One defendant was also arrested on a state charge of distribution of cocaine. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Nathan Hanson told Local4 News the juvenile who lived in the home was taken from the residence by the Department of Health and Human Services. - Domingo Rivera, 21, 105 E. 14th St. Police recovered 1.6 lbs. High 49F. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. Three Lexington residents received indictments. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Please subscribe to keep reading. Everyone loves a parade, especially when you are robbing a bank. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. HASTINGS, Neb. There was a problem saving your notification. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. And weve also had a presentation this morning from an officer from the Nebraska State Patrol too that talked about local trends, said Darin Clark, captain of the Hastings Fire Department. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. One of the demos that were doing out here, its called a field screening kit and its very simple things like, one test, its an explosive test, so basically you take an unknown powder you put it in a glass, watch glass, so its like a little saucer, Clark said. The WING task force covers 11 Panhandle counties (Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux). This is a developing story. You can cancel at any time. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). There was a problem saving your notification. All rights reserved. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. I welcome news tips! Judith Leyva-Reynoso, Erick Lozano, Miguel Luna, Juan Medina, Miguel Mendez, Manuel Sanchez and Lynie Chanthavong. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust Jeff Bahr Feb 26, 2016 0 Five Grand Island residents and five from Hastings were among the 60 people who received federal indictments. Macy Meyer LINCOLN, Neb. Copyright 2020 KSNB. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. Jose Valtierra, 52, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. Copyright 2020 KSNB. She was placed under arrest. (KSNB) - Hastings Fire Department and Hastings Police Department officials attended a day-long class Thursday where they got the chance to see reactions between various chemicals up-close. Court appearances for defendants arrested on federal charges will occur in Lincoln. 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At approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday, a trooper was on patrol on 27th Street near Interstate 80 in Lincoln when he saw what appeared to be two vehicles that had just had a crash. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. 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No shots were fired or injuries reported. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. According to Adams County court documents, a Hastings Police officer was traveling northbound on Highway 281 when he observed a white Chevy Silverado traveling fast southbound in the 4200 block of N. Highway 281. Court records say the officer than turned around and got behind the vehicle where it continued to speed southbound. David Earl. The five Hastings residents are Jesus Aguirre, 21, 311 N. Kerr St.; Gilbert Gomez Jr., 27, 820 S. Pine Ave., Trailer 31; Gilbert Gomez Sr., 45, 1911 W. Third St.; Martin Gomez, 49, 306 S. New York Ave., and Monica Gomez, 47, 1911 W. Third St. All five are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. by Jordan Onwiler. The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. Nebraska Bookings. by Ron Musselman. All rights reserved. HPD Cpl. According to a Facebook post, authorities say a deputy conducted a traffic stop on . All rights reserved. Yeah, we try to get guys like this to come in all the time Having this experience will be real helpful for sure, Stevens said. KEARNEY, Neb. You have permission to edit this article. Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. And then you heat up a bobby pin and put it on there and if it starts smoking or ignites, then you know that its an explosive thing.. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after a hit and run crash led to a pursuit in north Lincoln. The tenant made it out safely. - Rose Gomez, 46, 1604 W. Third St. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. 31, Gilbert Gomez Sr. of 1911 W. Third St., Martin Gomez of 306 S. New York Ave. and Monica Gomez of 1911 W. Third St. were arrested Tuesday along with 59 others. Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. . For the federal arrests of 12 individuals, the charges include possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, distribution of meth and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. LINCOLN, Neb. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. There was a problem saving your notification. HASTINGS, Neb. Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. Two arrests were made in Hastings. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Hastings Police say William Packer, 45, was arrested for meth possession, three weapons charges, possession of money used in drug transactions, stolen firearms and obstructing a police officer. At approximately 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed a Chevrolet Tahoe make an unsafe pass of a truck-tractor/semi-trailer near mile marker 268 on I-80, near Kearney. The trio was arrested at approximately 6:10 a.m. Thursday at 1202 12th Avenue after an ongoing, joint investigation involving members of the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Press Release Drug Task Force Operations Across Nebraska and Eastern Colorado Leads to One of the Largest Drug Busts in Nebraska History Monday, February 29, 2016 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska Contact: Joe Jeanette (402) 699-2067 Copyright 2022 KSNB. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . Clark said the demonstrations are meant to keep the newer firefighters, like Stevens stay up-to-speed and will help keep themselves and the community safer as well. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The arrests were made around the North Platte and Ogallala areas. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. Around 1:30 p.m. Friday, Hastings Police Department was called out to the 1000 block of West Fifth Street for a male and juvenile female supposedly looking through . According to Adams County court documents, a Hastings Police officer was traveling northbound on Highway 281 when he observed a white Chevy Silverado traveling fast southbound in the 4200 block of N. Highway 281. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. The coordination and cooperation in this investigation is a tremendous tribute to the selfless dedication we see time and time again with our law enforcement agencies., =-=-= Follow Jeff on Twitteror onFacebook=-=-=. Police said Packer had been a fugitive for six months on the warrants. Hartman, Moody and Weatherwax were arrested, but Packer resisted for about five hours before a tactical team used a chemical agent to force him out of the house. Low 34F. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Hastings man arrested with meth, guns and cash, Sheriffs office investigating death of Hall county woman, False reports of school shootings all over Nebraska and the country, University of Nebraska Kearney students make valuable connections at Career and Internship Fair, UNK history professor uncovers Willa Cathers connections to campus, Kearney community, Next University of Nebraska Kearney Science Caf focuses on clinical trials in rural Nebraska, publicfile@ksnblocal4.com - (402) 467-4321. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. Detectives with the Hastings Police Department spotted Hartman on Oct. 7 during an investigation into possible drug activity at 315 N. Saunders Ave., according to the arrest affidavit. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Sheriffs office investigating death of Hall county woman, False reports of school shootings all over Nebraska and the country, University of Nebraska Kearney students make valuable connections at Career and Internship Fair, UNK history professor uncovers Willa Cathers connections to campus, Kearney community, Next University of Nebraska Kearney Science Caf focuses on clinical trials in rural Nebraska, publicfile@ksnblocal4.com - (402) 467-4321. HASTINGS, Neb. I welcome news tips! Ryan Moody and Gregg Weatherwax were arrested on accessory to a felony. Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. All rights reserved. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Two arrested, 170 lbs of marijuana found in I-80 traffic stop, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. Starting in the early morning hours Tuesday, CODE, WING, and CNDSSTF members, along with the assistance of other Nebraska and Colorado local, state, and federal law enforcement, arrested 53 on federal charges and four on state charges throughout Nebraska and eastern Colorado. Hastings Police say Hartman and Packer were under surveillance by the task force when they were seen getting out of a car and into a house in the 300 block of Saunders Avenue just after 12:30 Thursday afternoon. Juan Manuel Munoz, 42, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. There, they located less than a gram of suspected methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia. All rights reserved. The Hastings Police Department has arrested 11 people on drug-related charges following a 15-month investigation by the CANDO Drug Task Force. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. Two Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. One of the first responders witnessed these type of chemical works for his first time. The joint operation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, included law enforcement officers from the Cooperative Operation for Drug Enforcement Drug Task Force (CODE), Western Nebraska Intelligence and Narcotics Group (WING) and the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force (CNDSSTF), as well as Colorado law enforcement authorities. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine. Thirty-two-year-old Craig Marsh, 28-year-old Nicole Beattie, and 36-year-old Jeremy Gerdes all of Kearney were booked into the Buffalo County Jail on Felony Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Felony Possession of Currency used to facilitate Narcotics activity, Possession of Marijuana Under 1 oz., and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lincoln 3 Views. Copyright 2022 KSNB. Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and 33rd Street in Hastings at about 12:45 p.m. Friday, the patrol said in a press release. (KSNB) - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two California men after finding more than 170 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80. The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. Twelve people were arrested this morning, some of them in Grand Island, as part of an operation by the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force. A raid by the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force resulted in the arrest of 12 people for charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, distribution of methamphetamine, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney District of Nebraska's Office. Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. A law enforcement spokesman told Local4 that the four people were arrested at a rental house in the 900 block of Saunders Avenue in north Hastings. When fire crews arrived, flames and smoke were visible from the awning and the wall of Bert's . Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. 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The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Nebraska News . HASTINGS, Neb. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . 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Six individuals remain at large: Danny Huerta of Grand Island; Juan Manuel Munoz of Lexington; Manuel Ortiz, whose address is unknown; Maria Robles-Rojas, whose address is unknown; Jack Seals of North Platte; and Tomas Venegas of Scottsbluff. KEARNEY, Neb. Those arrested were Rodrigo Bolanos, Juan Corado Arriaza, Gustavo Cruz Hernandez, Jose Donato, Daniel Espinoza-Garcia, Arturo Javier Garcia. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. (KLKN) -Six people were arrested after the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force located 114.9 grams of methamphetamine in numerous bags of a home.
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