Increased patrols result in multiple drug-related arrests They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. "They're giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. 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. All rights reserved. Police said Packer had been a fugitive for six months on the warrants. Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts 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. Two arrested for drug possession in Hastings - KSNB Hastings man arrested with meth, guns and cash - KSNB LPD: 5 arrested in Central Lincoln drug bust - klkntv.com 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. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. Bert's Pharmacy in downtown Hastings destroyed by fire Multiple drug arrests made in Hastings - KSNB UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This is a developing story. The Hastings Police Department has arrested 11 people on drug-related charges following a 15-month investigation by the CANDO Drug Task Force. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine. (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 was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North Platte. Hastings Drug Bust Leads to 12 Arrests | KHGI - nebraska.tv Jeffrey Adams, 47, has been arrested in connection to his wife's death. 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. An Omaha woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for her role in a fireworks attack in Sarpy County on July 4. 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. (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 is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Thousands in meth, cocaine, other drugs seized in Lincoln drug bust Constance Baasch, 68, of rural Grand Island, died on Feb. 28 from injuries suffered in October. 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 There, they located less than a gram of suspected methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Court records say the officer than turned around and got behind the vehicle where it continued to speed southbound. Thursday, April 21st 2016. Hastings meth bust leads to child abuse arrest, 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 Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. 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. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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 U.S. Marshals Service assisted in the roundup of the fugitives. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. News | Nebraska State Patrol In the arrest affidavit, three baggies were located on Shelly. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. The tenant made it out safely. Three Lexington residents received indictments. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. All rights reserved. You can cancel at any time. Nebraska News . Copyright 2022 KSNB. 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. All rights reserved. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. According to a Facebook post, authorities say a deputy conducted a traffic stop on . 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The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation Alfonso Romero. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. She was placed under arrest. 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. Meth case sent to district court | News | hastingstribune.com Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. Five Hastings residents arrested as part of drug sweep Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. 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. 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. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Please subscribe to keep reading. KEARNEY, Neb. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. Everyone loves a parade, especially when you are robbing a bank. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. 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. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). (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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. (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. . HPD also located drugs on passenger Shelly Stuck, 36, of Kansas. 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. Police confirm sighting of Aurora couple at Hastings gas station. Thursday, June 26th 2014. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. 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. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. 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. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County | WJAC 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. - Rose Gomez, 46, 1604 W. Third St. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. 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. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. by Ron Musselman. All rights reserved. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. Nebraska Bookings. The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. Drug task force arrests 14 in bust - JournalStar.com Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. Hastings meth bust leads to child abuse arrest - KSNB Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. This 50-year-old cold case has yet to be solved. 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. They found the. Click here to view all charges. of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. 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. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. (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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Sunshine and a few clouds. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. KEARNEY, Neb. 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. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). There were no reports of injuries. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Shelly Stuck is now facing three felony charges for possession of a controlled substances for the meth, morphine and hydrocodone. "Monster" drug bust in Nebraska fills busses with meth dealer suspects The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. 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. 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. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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 FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. NOTES: Hold. No shots were fired or injuries reported. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. 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. Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. He added that having the Kansas EPA Lab come out and give the training was a notable experience. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Lincoln. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Six arrested after drug bust - KLKN-TV Three arrested for drugs in Kearney following search | KHGI The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. A year-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests and indictments, 60 at the federal level and four state charges. There was a problem saving your notification. A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. 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. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. You have permission to edit this article. Lincoln, NEB. 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. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. Phone: 402-444-3100. 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 . HASTINGS, Neb. Two arrested, 170 lbs of marijuana found in I-80 traffic stop - KOLN Five from Grand Island, five from Hastings indicted in drug bust Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Southwest Nebraska Drug Trafficking Organization Busted by Multiple Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. High 49F. I welcome news tips! 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