Those arrested were Rodrigo Bolanos, Juan Corado Arriaza, Gustavo Cruz Hernandez, Jose Donato, Daniel Espinoza-Garcia, Arturo Javier Garcia. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. 4059101_G.jpg. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. 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. 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. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. (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. You can cancel at any time. 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. Lincoln 3 Views. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. 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. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. Lincoln, NEB. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Copyright 2021 KSNB. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. When fire crews arrived, flames and smoke were visible from the awning and the wall of Bert's . 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. (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. . All rights reserved. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. You have permission to edit this article. Lincoln, NE . The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. HASTINGS, Neb. I welcome news tips! They found the. HASTINGS, Neb. HASTINGS, Neb. Jeffrey Adams, 47, has been arrested in connection to his wife's death. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. There was a problem saving your notification. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. Click here to view all charges. 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. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. 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. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. HASTINGS, Neb. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. 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. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. No shots were fired or injuries reported. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. More Info. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. The Hastings Police Department has arrested 11 people on drug-related charges following a 15-month investigation by the CANDO Drug Task Force. All rights reserved. Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. 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. David Earl. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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 You can cancel at any time. 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. 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 . According to Kearney Police Department, officers located approximately one pound of methamphetamine, money, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. This 50-year-old cold case has yet to be solved. 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. 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. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. Everyone loves a parade, especially when you are robbing a bank. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. The arrests were made around the North Platte and Ogallala areas. HASTINGS, Neb. HASTINGS, Neb. HPD Sgt. The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. Alfonso Romero. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. Juan Manuel Munoz, 42, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. 0. Seventeen of the individuals indicted live in North Platte. 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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. KEARNEY, Neb. 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. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. One of the first responders witnessed these type of chemical works for his first time. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. You have permission to edit this article. In the arrest affidavit, three baggies were located on Shelly. The tenant made it out safely. 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. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. (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. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine. Thursday, April 21st 2016. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Sunshine and a few clouds. 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. 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. The U.S. Marshals Service assisted in the roundup of the fugitives. 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 Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. Sign up for our newsletter 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. (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. Please subscribe to keep reading. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lincoln. Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. Low 34F. This is a developing story. 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. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. NOTES: Hold. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. (KSNB) - Hastings Police and the Central Nebraska Drug Task Force arrested four suspects Thursday in connection with a stand-off in south Hastings. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. by Jordan Onwiler. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. The WING task force covers 11 Panhandle counties (Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux). 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. (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. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. 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. KEARNEY, Neb. A year-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests and indictments, 60 at the federal level and four state charges. He added that having the Kansas EPA Lab come out and give the training was a notable experience. Copyright 2022 KSNB. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . Tags: cocaine, crime, drug bust, drugs, Lincoln Police, LPD, meth, narcotics task force. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. 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. 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 . High 49F. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. 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. The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. 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. 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. 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. Shelly Stuck is now facing three felony charges for possession of a controlled substances for the meth, morphine and hydrocodone. You have permission to edit this article. 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. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. (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. Nebraska News . Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. Police confirm sighting of Aurora couple at Hastings gas station. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). You have permission to edit this article. 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. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. Macy Meyer LINCOLN, Neb. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. 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. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. Nebraska News LPD: 5 arrested in Central Lincoln drug bust. 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. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. 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. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. . 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. Date: 3/2 #1 Contempt Of Court. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. Judith Leyva-Reynoso, Erick Lozano, Miguel Luna, Juan Medina, Miguel Mendez, Manuel Sanchez and Lynie Chanthavong. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. by Ron Musselman. Court appearances for defendants arrested on federal charges will occur in Lincoln. Nebraska Bookings. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Two arrests were made in Hastings. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. He is still at large. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. All rights reserved. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. 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