Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. 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. 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=-=-=. by Ron Musselman. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. Date: 3/2 #1 Contempt Of Court. The Hastings Police Department has arrested 11 people on drug-related charges following a 15-month investigation by the CANDO Drug Task Force. Copyright 2022 KSNB. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. 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 . (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. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. Police said Packer had been a fugitive for six months on the warrants. Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. kelsey.stewart@owh.com, 402-444-3100, twitter.com/kels2. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. 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. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. A year-long investigation disrupted a . KEARNEY, Neb. 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. I welcome news tips! 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. (KSNB) - Hastings Police and the Central Nebraska Drug Task Force arrested four suspects Thursday in connection with a stand-off in south Hastings. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. All rights reserved. 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. Two Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. 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. 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. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). 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 first of 60 suspected meth dealers appeared in federal court in Omaha Friday following their arrest in a "groundbreaking" series of police raids in western Nebraska and Colorado. Jesus Aguirre of 311 N. Kerr Ave., Gilbert Gomez Jr. of 820 S. Pine Ave. No. The arrests were made around the North Platte and Ogallala areas. 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. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and less than one ounce of marijuana. This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies, Gilg said in a news release. The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement to arrest nearly 20 people in a drug bust Tuesday morning. Coloradoans include one from Wheat Ridge and one from Evans. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). There were no reports of injuries. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. 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The search revealed 176 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, concealed in suitcases inside the vehicle. NOTES: Hold. You can cancel at any time. 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. This is a developing story. - Danny Huerta, 23, 1016 1/2 Kimball St. Others occurred in several communities, including Blue Hill, Grand Island, Lexington and North Platte. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). by Jordan Onwiler. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. High 49F. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. You have permission to edit this article. Federal authorities and local law enforcement have completed the biggest drug sweep in Nebraska's history, U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg said Friday. Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. NOTES: Hold #4 operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force. You can cancel at any time. 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. - Jesus Gonzalez, 21, 327 E. Hall St. (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. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. Sunshine and a few clouds. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. Holly Hartman was arrested for driving on a suspended license and meth possession. 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.. Copyright 2020 KSNB. - Francisco Gomez, 36, 1604 W. Third St. David Earl. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . HASTINGS, Neb. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. . Other law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included the Aurora Police Department and the Merrick County Sheriffs Office. Thursday, April 21st 2016. A year-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution led to the arrests and indictments, 60 at the federal level and four state charges. 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. By Nina Harrelson nharrelson@nebraska.tv / Facebook / Twitter @NTVsNinaH. One defendant was also arrested on a state charge of distribution of cocaine. 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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. Ryan Moody and Gregg Weatherwax were arrested on accessory to a felony. The U.S. Marshals Service assisted in the roundup of the fugitives. Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. He is still at large. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. 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. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. 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. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. Click here to view all charges. 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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. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. 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.