The FBI, Nebraska State Patrol, Adams and Hall county sheriff's deputies and Hastings police were on the scene late Friday afternoon. A search revealed a little more than 1 pound of meth. All rights reserved. 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. NOTES: Hold. 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. Jesus J. Quezada, 23, was charged with two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. One of the first responders witnessed these type of chemical works for his first time. UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation. Two federal search warrants resulted in three vehicles seized, valued at approximately $85,000, one sawed-off shotgun, one revolver, and approximately $17,250. But when you do, its pretty important that you know how to deal with it.. Please subscribe to keep reading. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine. 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 . Five state search warrants resulted in the recovery of $17,500, more than two pounds of meth and five guns. 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. 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. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts The U.S. Marshals Service assisted in the roundup of the fugitives. There was a problem saving your notification. Law enforcement officers were seen around this house at 1915 W. Second St. in Grand Island on Thursday morning. 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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. 0. Jason Haase said officers were able to get the vehicle to stop in the 2200 block of N. Highway 281. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office announced Thursday morning that criminal charges have been . I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. Major King County drug bust nets $10 million worth of meth, fentanyl Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. You have permission to edit this article. He was also arrested on outstanding drug warrants from Adams and Hall counties and the FBI. I am the Cops & Courts Reporter for the Grand Island Independent. HASTINGS, Neb. 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. The fire captain added that the demonstrations seen today reminded him of the many meth lab stand-bys hes done over the years. HASTINGS, Neb. Theyre giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. Five Hastings residents arrested as part of drug sweep, Oregon dive team searches Lake Hastings for missing Aurora couple, Security staff member dies in utility vehicle accident at Hastings Regional Center, St. Cecilia hushes doubters en route to 12th consecutive state tournament appearance, Dive team from Oregon join search for missing Aurora couple, Airport seeks to expand community involvement, Florida man pleads guilty to wire fraud charge in Nebraska in $55M investment scam, Cardinals outlast Bluehawks for second straight state appearance, Hastings girls cap state swim meet with new school record in 400 free relay, 3507 West 12th Street, Hastings, NE 68901, 1039 S. Burlington Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901, 220 West South Street, Hastings, NE 68901. One of the demos that were doing out here, its called a field screening kit and its very simple things like, one test, its an explosive test, so basically you take an unknown powder you put it in a glass, watch glass, so its like a little saucer, Clark said. I welcome news tips! Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Thursday, April 21st 2016. Lincoln 3 Views. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. (KSNB) - Two Hastings residents are behind bars for child abuse after police find a controlled substance inside their home. (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. He is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Date: 3/2 #1 Contempt Of Court. "They're giving us a class on homemade explosives and clandestine drug labs. Meth case sent to district court | News | hastingstribune.com 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. The CODE drug task force is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area of west central and southwest Nebraska. Those arrested were Rodrigo Bolanos, Juan Corado Arriaza, Gustavo Cruz Hernandez, Jose Donato, Daniel Espinoza-Garcia, Arturo Javier Garcia. (Independent/Barrett Stinson). (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. The two have an arraignment scheduled for Friday morning in Adams County Court. You have permission to edit this article. All rights reserved. 35 charged in major drug bust in Blair County. The woman was pronounced dead after she was taken to CHI Health St. Francis. Jared N. Shinpaugh, 31 of Omaha was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). 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 . Five live in Julesburg, Colo., and four are Scottsbluff residents. Seventeen of the individuals indicted live in North Platte. A year-long investigation disrupted a . Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after a hit and run crash led to a pursuit in north Lincoln. Seventeen Arrested in North Platte, Ogallala Area Drug Busts. 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=-=-=. First responders train for drug busts and homemade explosives Officers located a small bag of methamphetamine on the driver, identified as 29-year-old Brittney Stuck, of Kansas. You can cancel at any time. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected clandestine activity and performed a search of the vehicle. Two arrested for drug possession in Hastings - KSNB Copyright 2020 KSNB. Crosby and Dunbar were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. 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. HPD Cpl. Upon arrival, police became suspicious that the male suspect was under the influence, leading officers to conduct a welfare check. My experience has been good, said Max Stevens, firefighter EMT for the Hastings Fire Department. The driver, Rolando Flores, 39, and passenger, William Robles, 35, both of Perris, California, were arrested for possession of marijuana more than one pound and possession with intent to deliver. Other Nebraskans charged include two people each from Gering and Big Springs and one each from Omaha, McCook and Morrill. NOTES: Hold #3 RESISTING OFFICER. The FBI seized the cryptocurrency in February 2022 via a warrant and currently has custody of the property. 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. 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. Southwest Nebraska Drug Trafficking Organization Busted by Multiple Friday arrests in Hastings drug investigation - KOLN UPDATE: 12 arrested as part of Central Nebraska drug task force operation Ryan Moody and Gregg Weatherwax were arrested on accessory to a felony. 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. 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. Someone found the victim Sunday, the sheriff's office andHamilton County Attorney's Office said. 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. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Local law enforcement officials made four arrests in a Hastings drug investigation Friday afternoon. The pills in the bottle were identified as sucralfate, a prescription only drug. No shots were fired or injuries reported. This is a developing story. 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. A law enforcement spokesman told Local4 that the four people were arrested at a rental house in the 900 block of Saunders Avenue in north Hastings. (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. The officer activated his radar and tracked the vehicle going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced the indictments Friday during a news conference in North Platte. 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. HPD also located drugs on passenger Shelly Stuck, 36, of Kansas. Five from G.I., five from Hastings indicted in drug bust. 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. Troopers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway . A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Bethel Winters, 68, of 511 West 6th St. #1, was arrested on a warrant for possessing a legend drug -- a Class 3 misdemeanor. Feds indict 60 in Nebraska's biggest-ever drug sweep, U.S. attorney says 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).