Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . (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. . Stevens noted that following this training Thursday he now knows what to look for when being called to a hazmat scene of this sort, as well as how to test out different chemicals to find out what theyre being used for. 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. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. 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The Grand Island Police Departments tactical response team and other officers assisted the operation this morning before 7 a.m. on Second Street, east of the overpass. There was a problem saving your notification. Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. 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The arrest was made with the assistance of the TRIDENT Drug Task Force. HASTINGS, Neb. 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 . "They're giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. All rights reserved. There were no reports of injuries. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after a hit and run crash led to a pursuit in north Lincoln. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. 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. Seven of the federally indicted individuals are still at large. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. He is charged with distribution of 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. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. Jeffrey Adams, 47, has been arrested in connection to his wife's death. HASTINGS, Neb. Thursday, June 26th 2014. A year-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests and indictments, 60 at the federal level and four state charges. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. 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. 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. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. High 49F. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. In the arrest affidavit, three baggies were located on Shelly. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. 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. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. (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. Two Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. Hartman. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. 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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. She is facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Copyright 2020 KSNB. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. (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. Alfonso Romero. The demonstration is meant to help first responders and law enforcement determine what dangerous chemicals they may be dealing with when they get called to a scene with homemade bombs or a drug lab. You can cancel at any time. Hastings man arrested after troopers find 1 pound of meth during traffic stop. 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. I welcome news tips! 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.. She was placed under arrest. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). HASTINGS, Neb. 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. BURIEN, Wash. Quinn, a 2-year-old golden Labrador retriever, worked his first drug bust Wednesday, helping a team of veteran Burien police and King County sheriff's detectives score an estimated Police recovered 1.6 lbs. Click here to view all charges. Low 34F. HPD Cpl. Copyright 2021 KSNB. KEARNEY, Neb. A year-long investigation disrupted a . Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. The woman was pronounced dead after she was taken to CHI Health St. Francis. The task force includes the FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Grand Island Police Department, Hastings Police Department, Kearney Police Department, Hall County Sheriff's Office, Adams County Sheriff's Office and Buffalo County Sheriff's Office. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). You have permission to edit this article. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. NOTES: Hold. According to Kearney Police Department, officers located approximately one pound of methamphetamine, money, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. All rights reserved. 0. There was a problem saving your notification. HASTINGS, Neb. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. 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. 4059101_G.jpg. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. 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. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. 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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. HASTINGS, Neb. More Info. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. Two arrests were made in Hastings. LINCOLN, Neb. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). All rights reserved. The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. During the traffic stop, a drug-sniffing dog detected the odor of a controlled substance inside the vehicle. 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. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Court appearances for defendants arrested on federal charges will occur in Lincoln. Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. Lincoln 3 Views. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. KEARNEY, Neb. No shots were fired or injuries reported. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Thursday, April 21st 2016. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. HPD Sgt. Two arrested for drug possession in Hastings, 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. by Jordan Onwiler. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. One of the first responders witnessed these type of chemical works for his first time. Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. HASTINGS, Neb. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. Nebraska News . He is still at large. An Omaha woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for her role in a fireworks attack in Sarpy County on July 4. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. 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. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. NOTES: Hold #4 operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. HPD also located drugs on passenger Shelly Stuck, 36, of Kansas. 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 One defendant was also arrested on a state charge of distribution of cocaine. 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. 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. 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I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. Please subscribe to keep reading. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . Lincoln. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Lincoln, NEB. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. (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. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. Lincoln, NE . Police confirm sighting of Aurora couple at Hastings gas station. The driver, Rolando Flores, 39, and passenger, William Robles, 35, both of Perris, California, were arrested for possession of marijuana more than one pound and possession with intent to deliver. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Date: 3/2 #1 Contempt Of Court. Sunshine and a few clouds. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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. 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. 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. Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. 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. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. 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. Macy Meyer LINCOLN, Neb. A smoke alarm in a nearby upstairs apartment alerted a tenant, who called 911 and reported that the awning of Bert's Pharmacy was on fire. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. I welcome news tips! 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. All rights reserved. You have permission to edit this article. The Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force includes the Kearney Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Buffalo County Sheriffs Office, Hastings Police Department, Grand Island Police Department, and the Hall County Sheriffs Office. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. 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. 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=-=-=. You have permission to edit this article. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. (KSNB) - Hastings Police and the Central Nebraska Drug Task Force arrested four suspects Thursday in connection with a stand-off in south Hastings. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. 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 neighbors window. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The operation included the execution of four federal search warrants and one state search warrant in Grand Island, which resulted in the recovery of a significant amount of U.S. currency, more than two pounds of methamphetamine and a yet-to-be-determined amount of cocaine.