The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a shooting incident that involved deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 2:07 p.m. Monday, a Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy performed a traffic stop on a Jeep Cherokee near 100 West Eagle Street in Arlington. During the traffic stop, the vehicle was occupied by a female driver, male passenger, and a 1-year-old child. The driver was arrested by deputies for driving under suspension and was transported to Washington...

As the first strong winter storm of the season is expected to impact most of Nebraska, the Nebraska State Patrol urges drivers to be prepared. “Different portions of the state have already received some winter weather, but this storm is expected to impact all of Nebraska this weekend,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “It’s important that everyone gets in the winter driving mindset now before the storm arrives.” The National Weather Service is predicting...

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after locating firearms and explosive devices during an investigation in Saunders County. Thursday, December 26, investigators served a search warrant at a residence in Valparaiso. During the search, investigators located a shotgun and a rifle. The shotgun was confirmed to be stolen. They also located nine explosive devices and a small amount of controlled substances. The resident, Booker Holloway, 39, was arrested for...

The Nebraska State Patrol has completed a season-long effort to keep fans safe as they travel to and from Husker football games. Troopers spent gamedays patrolling roadways, monitoring from the air, and assisting with security in and around Memorial Stadium. On gamedays this fall, troopers made 54 arrests for driving under the influence. Troopers also issued citations for speeding (456), driving under suspension (16), open alcohol container (19), no seat belt (12), and improper child restraint...

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person following a pursuit in northeast Nebraska Monday. At approximately 3:20 p.m. Monday, NSP was notified that Thurston County deputies were in pursuit of a Ford Focus on Highway 9 near Emerson. Troopers responded to the area to assist. As the vehicle entered Dakota County on Highway 35, a trooper successfully deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle. Troopers then took over the pursuit. After approximately one mile, the vehicle drove...

The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce the promotion of Major Jeff Roby to the position of Assistant Superintendent and the rank of Lt. Colonel. Roby replaces Lt. Colonel Buck Duis, who retired at the end of November. Roby, a native of Grand Island, is a 28-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol. He has most recently served as the Western Operations Major, which includes Patrol Division operations in Troop Areas C, D, and E, as well as the NSP Training Academy and Crash...

During the evening hours of Friday, November 15, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Lincoln and Logan counties. In total, 12 businesses were checked. One of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a non-compliance rate of 8%. All of the businesses checked the minor’s ID. The business that sold alcohol to a minor was: Hub Bar – North Platte (sold to minor, checked ID) The businesses included convenience stores, bars, restaurants, and liquor...

The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit responded to a report of numerous World War II era munitions that were located at a home in Beatrice last week. The Beatrice Police Department reported the munitions Thursday, after the resident of the home passed away. There were approximately 40 ordnances located inside the home. After careful examination by the Bomb Squad and EOD unit, all ordnances were determined to be inert. “Thankfully in...

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit have arrested a man wanted in connection with an ongoing child exploitation investigation in South Carolina. NSP was contacted by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office of South Carolina with information that a person wanted on an arrest warrant was believed to be in Omaha. The subject, Luis Romero, was wanted in South Carolina for three counts each of disseminating obscene material to a person under 18 years of age, sexual...