Police confirm sighting of Aurora couple at Hastings gas station. 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. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine. Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . HASTINGS, Neb. The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. This 50-year-old cold case has yet to be solved. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. Those arrested were Rodrigo Bolanos, Juan Corado Arriaza, Gustavo Cruz Hernandez, Jose Donato, Daniel Espinoza-Garcia, Arturo Javier Garcia. 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. There were no reports of injuries. 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. 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. Shelly Stuck is now facing three felony charges for possession of a controlled substances for the meth, morphine and hydrocodone. All rights reserved. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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. Seven of the federally indicted individuals are still at large. 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. This is a developing story. 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. He is still at large. You can cancel at any time. 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.. 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. Copyright 2022 KSNB. Juan Manuel Munoz, 42, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. 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. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. You have permission to edit this article. Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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=-=-=. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. An Omaha woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for her role in a fireworks attack in Sarpy County on July 4. 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. 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. Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. HPD Cpl. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. 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. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. You have permission to edit this article. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. 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. 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. 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. Tags: cocaine, crime, drug bust, drugs, Lincoln Police, LPD, meth, narcotics task force. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. Sunshine and a few clouds. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. 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 . The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. Court records say the officer than turned around and got behind the vehicle where it continued to speed southbound. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. 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. 4059101_G.jpg. - Domingo Rivera, 21, 105 E. 14th St. In addition to GIPD and Hall County Sheriffs Office, the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force consists of the Nebraska State Patrol, Hall County Attorneys Office, Kearney Police Department, Buffalo County Sheriffs Office, Hastings Police Department, Adams County Sheriffs Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Attorneys Office. 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. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. (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. During the traffic stop, a drug-sniffing dog detected the odor of a controlled substance inside the vehicle. You have permission to edit this article. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. 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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. "They're giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. LINCOLN, Neb. Copyright 2021 KSNB. A year-long investigation disrupted a . Constance Baasch, 68, of rural Grand Island, died on Feb. 28 from injuries suffered in October. Please subscribe to keep reading. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North Platte. 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. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. Lincoln, NEB. HPD Sgt. Two arrests were made in Hastings. You can cancel at any time. High 49F. First responders train for drug busts and homemade explosives, 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. Two Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. NOTES: Hold. Nebraska News Southwest Nebraska Drug Trafficking Organization Busted by Multiple Agencies Multiple agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation from across the state executed five. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. 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. 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. Nebraska Bookings. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. Seventeen of the individuals indicted live in North Platte. Phone: 402-444-3100. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. 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. 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. 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. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. The tenant made it out safely. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. 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. No shots were fired or injuries reported. 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. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. 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 The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. 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Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. NOTES: Hold #4 operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. There was a problem saving your notification. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. There, they located less than a gram of suspected methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia. 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. Copyright 2020 KSNB. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. 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. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. All rights reserved. HASTINGS, Neb. There was a problem saving your notification. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. KEARNEY, Neb. I welcome news tips! Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). 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. The arrests were made around the North Platte and Ogallala areas. 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. Hartman. According to Kearney Police Department, officers located approximately one pound of methamphetamine, money, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. Everyone loves a parade, especially when you are robbing a bank. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. Lincoln. The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. 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. You can cancel at any time. by Jordan Onwiler. All rights reserved. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. He added that having the Kansas EPA Lab come out and give the training was a notable experience. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. I welcome news tips! He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. 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 . 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. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. Nebraska News LPD: 5 arrested in Central Lincoln drug bust. (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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. Judith Leyva-Reynoso, Erick Lozano, Miguel Luna, Juan Medina, Miguel Mendez, Manuel Sanchez and Lynie Chanthavong. HASTINGS, Neb. KEARNEY, Neb. 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. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). Copyright 2022 KSNB. (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. 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. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. All rights reserved. by Ron Musselman. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. 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. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (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. . David Earl. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. You have permission to edit this article. Thursday, June 26th 2014. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. The woman was pronounced dead after she was taken to CHI Health St. Francis. More Info. Copyright 2021 KSNB. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. HASTINGS, Neb. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. Three Lexington residents received indictments. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. 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 The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon.