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. - Domingo Rivera, 21, 105 E. 14th St. Cozad resident Enrique Martinez, 42, was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. 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. They are Janet Fontenot, 36, and Stephanie Hill, 30. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. 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=-=-=. The arrests were made as part of a federal drug investigation. Recovered during the arrest of these individuals were 8.4 ounces of methamphetamine and $1,141. HASTINGS, Neb. You can cancel at any time. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter around the home and an hours-long stand-off began. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. You have permission to edit this article. BURIEN, Wash. Quinn, a 2-year-old golden Labrador retriever, worked his first drug bust Wednesday, helping a team of veteran Burien police and King County sheriff's detectives score an estimated 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. Moody and Weatherwax were arrested for harboring Packer during the standoff. Macy Meyer LINCOLN, Neb. Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. No shots were fired or injuries reported. 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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. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). of meth, three handguns, ammunition and $16,000 cash from the vehicle. All rights reserved. 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. This is the largest drug sweep, to our knowledge, in Nebraska history, she said. All rights reserved. There, they located less than a gram of suspected methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia. Click here to view all charges. 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. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. HASTINGS, Neb. A year-long investigation disrupted a . He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Copyright 2021 KSNB. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. HASTINGS, Neb. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Two arrests were made in Hastings. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. There was a problem saving your notification. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. 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. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . 0. Lincoln, NE . UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. (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. HASTINGS, 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. Colorado law enforcement agencies included the Denver office of the FBI, the Holyoke Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Department. HPD Sgt. Both men were lodged in Buffalo County Jail. (KSNB) - Hastings Police arrested two people for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 281 early Thursday morning. Hastings Fire and Rescue was called to 708 W. 2nd St. at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. Officers then searched 31-year-old Creighton Crosby and 29-year-old Jessica Dunbars home on the 400-block of North Bellevue Ave. 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. Two Hershey residents were charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Shelly Stuck is now facing three felony charges for possession of a controlled substances for the meth, morphine and hydrocodone. The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. Stay with Local4 for the latest information. The U.S. Marshals Service assisted in the roundup of the fugitives. All rights reserved. There was a problem saving your notification. They are Oscar Escandon, 40, and Jessica Miller, 25. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Those arrested were Rodrigo Bolanos, Juan Corado Arriaza, Gustavo Cruz Hernandez, Jose Donato, Daniel Espinoza-Garcia, Arturo Javier Garcia. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. - Rose Gomez, 46, 1604 W. Third St. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Three Lexington residents received indictments. 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. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. 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. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. Starting in the early morning hours Tuesday, CODE, WING, and CNDSSTF members, along with the assistance of other Nebraska and Colorado local, state, and federal law enforcement, arrested 53 on federal charges and four on state charges throughout Nebraska and eastern Colorado. Court records say the officer than turned around and got behind the vehicle where it continued to speed southbound. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after a hit and run crash led to a pursuit in north Lincoln. The five Hastings residents are Jesus Aguirre, 21, 311 N. Kerr St.; Gilbert Gomez Jr., 27, 820 S. Pine Ave., Trailer 31; Gilbert Gomez Sr., 45, 1911 W. Third St.; Martin Gomez, 49, 306 S. New York Ave., and Monica Gomez, 47, 1911 W. Third St. All five are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. 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 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. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. 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. Grand Island police officers surrounded the church., which is at 422 W. Second St. 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. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North. Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM PDT. The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. Nebraska Bookings. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. Juan Manuel Munoz, 42, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. I welcome news tips! According to Kearney Police Department, officers located approximately one pound of methamphetamine, money, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. This is a developing story. Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation, Father, son charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying cattle found on Lincoln County property. Both live at 18 W. Ave. Jason Hibbs, 32, of Kearney was also charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. This 50-year-old cold case has yet to be solved.
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[email protected] - (402) 467-4321. A Hastings man was arrested after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found more than 1 pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. One of the first responders witnessed these type of chemical works for his first time. Judith Leyva-Reynoso, Erick Lozano, Miguel Luna, Juan Medina, Miguel Mendez, Manuel Sanchez and Lynie Chanthavong. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. According to a Facebook post, authorities say a deputy conducted a traffic stop on . The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. The Hastings Police Department has arrested 11 people on drug-related charges following a 15-month investigation by the CANDO Drug Task Force. . Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. Brian D. Martin, 33 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. The names of the individuals were announced Friday in North Platte by Deborah R. Gilg, the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska. 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. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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 officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Lincoln. 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. (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. Seventeen people were taken to jails in Lincoln, Keith . Rachelle Gunhammer, 27 of Hastings was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The CNDSSTF task force covers Hall, Adams, Merrick and Buffalo counties. Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff's Office made a large drug bust near Wahoo Monday night. Everyone loves a parade, especially when you are robbing a bank. Unrelated arrests included two individuals on local charges, resulting in the seizure of one rifle, a ballistic vest and 16 grams of ecstasy. 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.. Five Hastings residents were among 60 people indicted on drug trafficking charges this week. Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. Officer Gardner and K9 Kane were called out to search the area around the vehicle that Hartman and Packer were in. Two Gibbon residents are charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine. (KSNB) - Three Kearney citizens are in jail after an early Thursday morning raid by a local drug task force.