Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. Constance Baasch, 68, of rural Grand Island, died on Feb. 28 from injuries suffered in October. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. 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. During the traffic stop, a drug-sniffing dog detected the odor of a controlled substance inside the vehicle. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. 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. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. All rights reserved. The arrests were made around the North Platte and Ogallala areas. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. According to a Facebook post, authorities say a deputy conducted a traffic stop on . A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. HASTINGS, Neb. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . 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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. 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. 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. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. 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 . Ryan Moody and Gregg Weatherwax were arrested on accessory to a felony. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Shelly Stuck is now facing three felony charges for possession of a controlled substances for the meth, morphine and hydrocodone. 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. of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. Please subscribe to keep reading. NOTES: Hold. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. 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. All rights reserved. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. There, they located less than a gram of suspected methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. 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. Lincoln, NEB. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. All rights reserved. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. 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.. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Hastings man arrested after troopers find 1 pound of meth during traffic stop. 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. Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. 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. More Info. A year-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests and indictments, 60 at the federal level and four state charges. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Seven of the federally indicted individuals are still at large. The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. You have permission to edit this article. The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. 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. 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. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. Nebraska News LPD: 5 arrested in Central Lincoln drug bust. Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. 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. HPD also located drugs on passenger Shelly Stuck, 36, of Kansas. A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. There was a problem saving your notification. There was a problem saving your notification. The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Court appearances for defendants arrested on federal charges will occur in Lincoln. 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. Police recovered 1.6 lbs. (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. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. 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. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. High 49F. (KSNB) - Hastings Police and the Central Nebraska Drug Task Force arrested four suspects Thursday in connection with a stand-off in south 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. He is still at large. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). KEARNEY, Neb. They found the. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. All rights reserved. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. 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 Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Please subscribe to keep reading. HASTINGS, Neb. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. Hartman. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. 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. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. Copyright 2022 KSNB. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. Tags: cocaine, crime, drug bust, drugs, Lincoln Police, LPD, meth, narcotics task force. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. by Jordan Onwiler. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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(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. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. HASTINGS, Neb. Juan Manuel Munoz, 42, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. This is a developing story. 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The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. Click here to view all charges. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. Copyright 2022 KSNB. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). - Rose Gomez, 46, 1604 W. Third St. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of 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 neighbors window. 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 CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. 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. HPD Sgt. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. 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 . 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 search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. KEARNEY, Neb. LINCOLN, Neb. Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. Thursday, June 26th 2014. 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. 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. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. 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. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. You can cancel at any time. Thursday, April 21st 2016. The tenant made it out safely. NOTES: Hold #3 RESISTING OFFICER. Macy Meyer LINCOLN, Neb. 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. A year-long investigation disrupted a . Sunshine and a few clouds. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. There was a problem saving your notification. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Nebraska Bookings. The woman was pronounced dead after she was taken to CHI Health St. Francis. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. One defendant was also arrested on a state charge of distribution of cocaine. 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