Please subscribe to keep reading. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. You have permission to edit this article. Police confirm sighting of Aurora couple at Hastings gas station. Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. There was a problem saving your notification. I welcome news tips! I welcome news tips! The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. 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 was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. Please subscribe to keep reading. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. Alfonso Romero. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. HPD also located drugs on passenger Shelly Stuck, 36, of Kansas. Hastings Police say William Packer, 45, was arrested for meth possession, three weapons charges, possession of money used in drug transactions, stolen firearms and obstructing a police officer. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Lincoln, NEB. 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. Two arrests were made in Hastings. One defendant was also arrested on a state charge of distribution of cocaine. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. One of the first responders witnessed these type of chemical works for his first time. You can cancel at any time. 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. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. 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. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. 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 . He added that having the Kansas EPA Lab come out and give the training was a notable experience. Tags: cocaine, crime, drug bust, drugs, Lincoln Police, LPD, meth, narcotics task force. She was placed under arrest. 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. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . 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. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. She is facing a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. 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. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. . More Info. No shots were fired or injuries reported. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. 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. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. 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. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. Sunshine and a few clouds. Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. They found the. "They're giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Date: 3/2 #1 Contempt Of Court. Macy Meyer LINCOLN, Neb. Court appearances for defendants arrested on federal charges will occur in Lincoln. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. There were no reports of injuries. (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. NOTES: Hold #4 operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. 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. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. 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Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. 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. The arrests were made around the North Platte and Ogallala areas. HASTINGS, Neb. Copyright 2020 KSNB. 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. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. by Ron Musselman. of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. LINCOLN, Neb. 0. Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. 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. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . 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.