Copyright 2020 KSNB. Police confirm sighting of Aurora couple at Hastings gas station. Hastings meth bust leads to child abuse arrest - KSNB 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. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. 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. Nebraska Bookings. The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. You can cancel at any time. Sunshine and a few clouds. 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. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. (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. 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. 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. Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail. 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. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. (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. . 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. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. (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. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Judith Leyva-Reynoso, Erick Lozano, Miguel Luna, Juan Medina, Miguel Mendez, Manuel Sanchez and Lynie Chanthavong. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. HASTINGS, Neb. KEARNEY, Neb. She was placed under arrest. 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. 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. Thursday, April 21st 2016. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. "Monster" drug bust in Nebraska fills busses with meth dealer suspects Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. (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. Six arrested after drug bust - KLKN-TV The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. Nebraska Arrests and Inmate Search 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. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. 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 . An Omaha woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for her role in a fireworks attack in Sarpy County on July 4. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. David Earl. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . Copyright 2022 KSNB. 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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. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. Hastings Drug Bust Leads to 12 Arrests | KHGI - nebraska.tv You have permission to edit this article. Lincoln 3 Views. 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. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts You have permission to edit this article. Drug Task Force Operations Across Nebraska and Eastern Colorado Leads This 50-year-old cold case has yet to be solved. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. NOTES: Hold #3 RESISTING OFFICER. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. During the traffic stop, a drug-sniffing dog detected the odor of a controlled substance inside the vehicle. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after a hit and run crash led to a pursuit in north Lincoln. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. Thursday, June 26th 2014. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. (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. Thousands in meth, cocaine, other drugs seized in Lincoln drug bust 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. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Two arrests were made in Hastings. A year-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests and indictments, 60 at the federal level and four state charges. LINCOLN, Neb. NOTES: Hold. Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. 4059101_G.jpg. . All rights reserved. NOTES: Hold #4 operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. Phone: 402-444-3100. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. No shots were fired or injuries reported. 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. Five from Grand Island, five from Hastings indicted in drug bust Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. 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. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. He is still at large. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. 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. All rights reserved. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. Southwest Nebraska Drug Trafficking Organization Busted by Multiple 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 . HPD Cpl. The arrest was made with the assistance of the TRIDENT Drug Task Force. - Rose Gomez, 46, 1604 W. Third St. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. HASTINGS, Neb. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County | WJAC All rights reserved. Low 34F. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. Hartman. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. (KSNB) - Hastings Police and the Central Nebraska Drug Task Force arrested four suspects Thursday in connection with a stand-off in south Hastings. They found the. 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. Please subscribe 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. Two arrested, 170 lbs of marijuana found in I-80 traffic stop - KOLN There was a problem saving your notification. 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. In the arrest affidavit, three baggies were located on Shelly. 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. Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation - KOLN Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). All rights reserved. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. Ryan Moody and Gregg Weatherwax were arrested on accessory to a felony. The tenant made it out safely. Three Lexington residents received indictments. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. 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. Hastings man arrested with meth, guns and cash - KSNB The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. One defendant was also arrested on a state charge of distribution of cocaine. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. Copyright 2022 KSNB. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. Police recovered 1.6 lbs. The Hastings Police Department has arrested 11 people on drug-related charges following a 15-month investigation by the CANDO Drug Task Force. Seven of the federally indicted individuals are still at large. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. This is a developing story. 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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. Meth case sent to district court | News | hastingstribune.com Feds indict 60 in Nebraska's biggest-ever drug sweep, U.S. attorney says Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. HASTINGS, Neb. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. All rights reserved. There was a problem saving your notification. 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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). You have permission to edit this article. 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. Hastings man arrested after troopers find 1 pound of meth during They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. Two Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Those arrested were Rodrigo Bolanos, Juan Corado Arriaza, Gustavo Cruz Hernandez, Jose Donato, Daniel Espinoza-Garcia, Arturo Javier Garcia. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. When fire crews arrived, flames and smoke were visible from the awning and the wall of Bert's . Nebraska News LPD: 5 arrested in Central Lincoln drug bust. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. Lincoln. 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. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. "They're giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. I welcome news tips! Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. There were no reports of injuries. The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. 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. Macy Meyer LINCOLN, Neb. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. 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=-=-=. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. Court records say the officer than turned around and got behind the vehicle where it continued to speed southbound. Kearney raid nets meth, cash, gun - ksnblocal4.com The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. He added that having the Kansas EPA Lab come out and give the training was a notable experience. 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. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Everyone loves a parade, especially when you are robbing a bank. by Jordan Onwiler. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. 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. 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. 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. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. There, they located less than a gram of suspected methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia. HPD Sgt. The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. News | Nebraska State Patrol Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. According to Kearney Police Department, officers located approximately one pound of methamphetamine, money, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. Multiple drug arrests made in Hastings - KSNB A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. More Info. HASTINGS, Neb. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. A year-long investigation disrupted a . Constance Baasch, 68, of rural Grand Island, died on Feb. 28 from injuries suffered in October. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. 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. Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. 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. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Bert's Pharmacy in downtown Hastings destroyed by fire 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.