More Info. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Seven of the federally indicted individuals are still at large. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). You have permission to edit this article. 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. 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. 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. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. Nebraska Bookings. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. 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=-=-=. Copyright 2022 KSNB. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. "They're giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. There was a problem saving your notification. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. Low 34F. She is facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. There were no reports of injuries. (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. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug 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. Lincoln. Police recovered 1.6 lbs. 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. NOTES: Hold #3 RESISTING OFFICER. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. HASTINGS, Neb. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. 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. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. The arrests were made around the North Platte and Ogallala areas. 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. Ryan Moody and Gregg Weatherwax were arrested on accessory to a felony. (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. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. 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 . 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. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. 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. 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. 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. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. 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. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. The WING task force covers 11 Panhandle counties (Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux). Hartman. Lincoln 3 Views. 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 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. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. Seventeen of the individuals indicted live in North Platte. NOTES: Hold #4 operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. HPD Cpl. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. You have permission to edit this article. HASTINGS, Neb. Police said Packer had been a fugitive for six months on the warrants. Click here to view all charges. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. All rights reserved. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. 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. 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. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. 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 . Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This is a developing story. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. . All rights reserved. Tags: cocaine, crime, drug bust, drugs, Lincoln Police, LPD, meth, narcotics task force. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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 man arrested after troopers find 1 pound of meth during traffic stop. HASTINGS, Neb. Alfonso Romero. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. 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Copyright 2020 KSNB. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. Constance Baasch, 68, of rural Grand Island, died on Feb. 28 from injuries suffered in October. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. I welcome news tips! A year-long investigation disrupted a . This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. HASTINGS, Neb. He is still at large. Police also found a backpack with a numerous amount of small baggies, prescription drugs belonging to Shelly and a large pill bottle without a label. 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. 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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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Judith Leyva-Reynoso, Erick Lozano, Miguel Luna, Juan Medina, Miguel Mendez, Manuel Sanchez and Lynie Chanthavong. Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. According to a Facebook post, authorities say a deputy conducted a traffic stop on . Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail.