A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. by Jordan Onwiler. 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 . Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. 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. She was placed under arrest. The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. In the arrest affidavit, three baggies were located on Shelly. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). The Hastings Police Department has arrested 11 people on drug-related charges following a 15-month investigation by the CANDO Drug Task Force. You can cancel at any time. Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. Dec 1, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. 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. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. I welcome news tips! Copyright 2022 KSNB. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. 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. There, they located less than a gram of suspected methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia. Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. 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. Anyone with information about the fugitives is asked to contact local law enforcement. Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Lincoln 3 Views. Nebraska News . 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. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. HASTINGS, Neb. Three Lexington residents received indictments. 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. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. The arrest was made with the assistance of the TRIDENT Drug Task Force. They found the. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. 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A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. Nebraska News LPD: 5 arrested in Central Lincoln drug bust. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. 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. (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. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. (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. All rights reserved. HASTINGS, Neb. You have permission to edit this article. He is still at large. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. 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. Copyright 2020 KSNB. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. The spokesperson said any further information would have to come from the U.S. attorney's office. NOTES: Hold. Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. . Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. I welcome news tips! Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. All rights reserved. Juan Manuel Munoz, 42, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. 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. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. 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This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. HASTINGS, Neb. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. by Ron Musselman. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Low 34F. All rights reserved. Those arrested were Rodrigo Bolanos, Juan Corado Arriaza, Gustavo Cruz Hernandez, Jose Donato, Daniel Espinoza-Garcia, Arturo Javier Garcia. Hastings man arrested after troopers find 1 pound of meth during traffic stop. 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Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . 4059101_G.jpg. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Sunshine and a few clouds. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. KEARNEY, Neb. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. 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. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. Lincoln, NEB. This 50-year-old cold case has yet to be solved. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. HASTINGS, Neb. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. 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. 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. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. HASTINGS, Neb. One of the first responders witnessed these type of chemical works for his first time. 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 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. Seventeen of the individuals indicted live in North Platte. - Domingo Rivera, 21, 105 E. 14th St. There was a problem saving your notification. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. NOTES: Hold #3 RESISTING OFFICER. 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. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. Alfonso Romero. Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. No shots were fired or injuries reported. 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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. High 49F. Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. 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. 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 . The arrests were made late Friday afternoon. LEXINGTON -- A drug bust in western Nebraska has seen 14 people arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting distribution of a controlled substance. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. You can cancel at any time. You have permission to edit this article. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. 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 FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. LINCOLN, Neb. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Please subscribe to keep reading. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North Platte. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. 0. The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. All rights reserved. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. 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. You have permission to edit this article. There was a problem saving your notification. HASTINGS, Neb. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. You can cancel at any time. HASTINGS, Neb. Date: 3/2 #1 Contempt Of Court. HPD Sgt. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. An Omaha woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for her role in a fireworks attack in Sarpy County on July 4. Shelly Stuck is now facing three felony charges for possession of a controlled substances for the meth, morphine and hydrocodone. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. This is a developing story. 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. 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 Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. HPD also located drugs on passenger Shelly Stuck, 36, of Kansas. Nebraska Bookings. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. - Rose Gomez, 46, 1604 W. Third St. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. 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