I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. There were no reports of injuries. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. Two arrests were made in Hastings. 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. 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. 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 . 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. 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. All rights reserved. of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. You can cancel at any time. HPD Sgt. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. Alfonso Romero. Constance Baasch, 68, of rural Grand Island, died on Feb. 28 from injuries suffered in October. The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. 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. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. You can cancel at any time. 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. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. According to Kearney Police Department, officers located approximately one pound of methamphetamine, money, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. You have permission to edit this article. (KSNB) - Hastings Police and the Central Nebraska Drug Task Force arrested four suspects Thursday in connection with a stand-off in south Hastings. 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. 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.. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. During the traffic stop, a drug-sniffing dog detected the odor of a controlled substance inside the vehicle. 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 . (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. 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 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. 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. 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 arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. by Jordan Onwiler. Court records say the officer than turned around and got behind the vehicle where it continued to speed southbound. Police confirm sighting of Aurora couple at Hastings gas station. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Police recovered 1.6 lbs. Ryan Moody and Gregg Weatherwax were arrested on accessory to a felony. 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=-=-=. 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. LINCOLN, Neb. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. NOTES: Hold #3 RESISTING OFFICER. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. HASTINGS, Neb. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. Judith Leyva-Reynoso, Erick Lozano, Miguel Luna, Juan Medina, Miguel Mendez, Manuel Sanchez and Lynie Chanthavong. The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. Lincoln, NE . HPD Cpl. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after a hit and run crash led to a pursuit in north Lincoln. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Please subscribe to keep reading. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. 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NOTES: Hold #4 operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. 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. (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. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. There was a problem saving your notification. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. They found the. There was a problem saving your notification. Tags: cocaine, crime, drug bust, drugs, Lincoln Police, LPD, meth, narcotics task force. 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 Ron Musselman. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. 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. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. HPD also located drugs on passenger Shelly Stuck, 36, of Kansas. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). There was a problem saving your notification. Shelly Stuck is now facing three felony charges for possession of a controlled substances for the meth, morphine and hydrocodone. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. Nebraska News LPD: 5 arrested in Central Lincoln drug bust. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. 0. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. An Omaha woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for her role in a fireworks attack in Sarpy County on July 4. He is still at large. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. HASTINGS, Neb. You can cancel at any time. 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. A year-long investigation disrupted a . KEARNEY, Neb. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. (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 Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. 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. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. Lincoln. I welcome news tips! (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. 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. Copyright 2021 KSNB. 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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. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. Thursday, April 21st 2016. 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. Jeffrey Adams, 47, has been arrested in connection to his wife's death. Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. 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. Phone: 402-444-3100. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Two Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Click here to view all charges. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. In the arrest affidavit, three baggies were located on Shelly. 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. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. Nebraska News . Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. All rights reserved. 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. The first of 60 suspected meth dealers appeared in federal court in Omaha Friday following their arrest in a "groundbreaking" series of police raids in western Nebraska and Colorado. You have permission to edit this article. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. She is facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. 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. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. High 49F. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). HASTINGS, Neb. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. David Earl. 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 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. Lincoln 3 Views. 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Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Police said Packer had been a fugitive for six months on the warrants. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. 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. Copyright 2022 KSNB. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. The woman was pronounced dead after she was taken to CHI Health St. Francis. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. Seventeen of the individuals indicted live in North Platte. 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. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. 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. Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. According to a Facebook post, authorities say a deputy conducted a traffic stop on . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. - Rose Gomez, 46, 1604 W. Third St. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. Three Lexington residents received indictments. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. 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. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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