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Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project Begins November 22

Published on November 27, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) announced the Click it or Ticket seatbelt use enforcement project will run from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through Sunday, November 26, 2023.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting | 2505 Fairfield

Published on November 21, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred outside a local motel.

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Lincoln Police Identify Man Killed in Crash | S 20th & Nebraska Pkwy

Published on November 21, 2023

On Monday, November 20, just after 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to S. 20th Street and Nebraska Parkway for a multi-vehicle crash.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Deadly Crash | S 20th & Nebraska Parkway

Published on November 20, 2023

On Monday, November 20, just after 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to S. 20th Street and Nebraska Parkway for a multi-vehicle crash.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Deadly Motorcycle Crash | S 70th & NE Pkwy

Published on November 07, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened at the intersection of S. 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway. On November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of S. 70th Street and Nebraska
Parkway on a report of a crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle

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Lincoln Police Investigate Deadly Motorcycle Crash | S 82nd & A St

Published on November 05, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department LPD is investigating a fatal crash that happened on A Street, just west of S. 84th Street. On November 5, 2023, at approximately 5:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of S. 82nd and A Streets on a report of a two-motorcycle crash where each male rider was thrown from his respective motorcycle.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Deadly Rollover Crash | I180 & Superior

Published on October 29, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Interstate 180 (northbound/outbound), just south of Superior Street.

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Lincoln Police Investigating After People Injured by Gunshots

Published on October 20, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating multiple firearm injuries to people on Friday, October 20, 2023. Around 12:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 14th and O Streets on report of gunshots heard.

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Lincoln Police Officer Stabbed, Suspect Shot During Fight

Published on October 17, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in which an officer was stabbed. Both the officer and suspect were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Deadly Crash | N 1st & Nance Ave

Published on October 05, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Lincoln man. The collision happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting in NW Lincoln | N 7th & Y Street

Published on September 26, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shooting that injured a Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) caseworker on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Aggravated Assault as Homicide

Published on September 19, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is now investigating an aggravated assault that turned deadly as a homicide. On Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, just after 1 a.m., Lincoln Police responded to a call for an assault at the southeast corner of N. 13th and P Streets.

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Lincoln Police Respond to Injury Crash | N. 27th and Vine Streets

Published on September 19, 2023

On September 19, 2023, at 12:04 a.m., traffic cameras observed a Nissan Frontier speed toward the intersection of N.27th and Vine Streets. A Honda Civic was driving eastbound on Vine Street through the intersection with a green traffic signal. The Frontier violated the red traffic signal for northbound traffic as it entered the intersection and collided with the car.

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LPD Announces Back to School Traffic Safety Project Results

Published on September 11, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) announced the results of a specialized traffic enforcement project that focused on school zone safety. The effort was conducted throughout Lincoln from August 14 through September 8.

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LPD Announces Impaired Driving Traffic Enforcement Project Results

Published on September 07, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department announced the results of a specialized traffic enforcement project that focused on impaired drivers. The effort was part of the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign and was conducted throughout Lincoln from August 18 through September 4.

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LPD Completes O Street Traffic Enforcement Project | Summer 2023

Published on September 06, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced it has completed a special project to help reduce traffic crashes and promote motor vehicle safety on O Street during the summer.

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LPD to Begin Impaired Driving Traffic Enforcement Campaign August 18

Published on August 18, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) announced it will conduct specialized traffic enforcement focused on impaired drivers from August 18, 2023, through September 4, 2023. The effort is part of the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that coincides with the Labor Day weekend.

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LPD Begins Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project

Published on August 11, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) announced that its annual Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project will run from Monday, August 14, 2023, through Friday, September 8, 2023.

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Lincoln Police Respond to Injury Crash | N 27th & Y Streets

Published on August 01, 2023

LPD responded to an injury crash at North 27th and Y Streets, at 9:13 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2023. A minivan driven by Caleb Lindley, age 30, was traveling southbound on North 27th Street and allegedly violated the red traffic signal at Y Street.

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Armed Robbery Investigation and Arrest

Published on July 22, 2023

On July 21, 2023, at approximately 11:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Trimble Street on what was initially reported as a theft. Upon arrival, officers were advised by the victims that they had been robbed at gunpoint.

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Lincoln Police Arrest Suspect Wanted for Impersonating Student

Published on July 20, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department has arrested 26-year-old Zachary Scheich, also known by the alias Zak Hess, of Lincoln, for three felony charges.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Fatal Crash | S 56th & A Streets

Published on June 10, 2023

On June 10, 2023, at approximately 4:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of South 56th and A Streets on report of an accident.

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Click it or Ticket Seat Belt Enforcement Results | Spring 2023

Published on June 07, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department completed its annual ‘Click it or Ticket’ traffic enforcement project on June 4, 2023.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting in SW Lincoln | 911 S 11th

Published on May 26, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured one person during the evening hours of Friday, May 26, 2023. At 7:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to 911 S. 11th Street on a report of a person who had been shot.

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Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project | Spring 2023

Published on May 16, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department will join in a nationwide “Click it or Ticket” enforcement effort aimed at promoting seatbelt safety and increasing compliance with seatbelt laws. The campaign began May 15, 2023, and will continue through June 4, 2023.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Homicide | 6200 block of Baldwin

Published on May 07, 2023

On May 7, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers were detailed to the 6200 block of Baldwin on a report of a stabbing. Responding officers located a 59-year-old male with a puncture wound to his chest area.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Project | Summer 2023

Published on May 03, 2023

In an effort to help reduce traffic crashes and promote motor vehicle safety, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting a high visibility traffic enforcement detail on several yet to be determined nights and weekends throughout the summer.

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Red Light/Distracted Driving Enforcement Results | April 2023

Published on May 01, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department concluded a Red Light/Distracted Driving Detail on April 22, 2023.

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Drug-Impaired Driving Detail Results | April 2023

Published on April 27, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department conducted its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”- drug impaired driving campaign on April 20 and 21, 2023. The Lincoln Police Department issued the following citations during the enforcement project

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Lincoln Police Identify Victim in Deadly Crash | N 84th & Holdrege

Published on April 26, 2023

Lincoln Police are continuing to investigate a deadly crash at N. 84th and Holdrege Streets involving a motorcycle and an SUV that happened just after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Deadly Crash | N 84th & Holdrege

Published on April 25, 2023

Lincoln Police are investigating a deadly crash at N. 84th and Holdrege Streets involving a motorcycle and an SUV that happened just after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

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Drug-Impaired Driving Detail | April 2023

Published on April 17, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department will join in a nationwide “Drug Impaired Driving” mobilization occurring between April 19 and 23, 2023. Officers will be conducting extra enforcement throughout the city on April 20 and 21 to help reduce drug-impaired driving that may occur on these days.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting in Northwest Lincoln

Published on April 17, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured three people during the early morning hours of April 16, 2023. At 2:55 a.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Portia Street on a report of shots fired.

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Police Safely Resolve Carjacking with Arrest

Published on April 10, 2023

A man is in custody after officers safely ended a carjacking with stop sticks and assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol AirWing. Police arrested 28-year-old Gilberto Antoni Portillo Barrientos from Lincoln. He is being held in the Lancaster County Jail for robbery.

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Lincoln Homicide Suspect Arrested in Michigan

Published on April 07, 2023

Seventeen year old Lincoln resident, Kashuan McCree, is in custody for the homicide of 18-year-old Damien Brave, who died after he was shot inside a Lincoln home during a house party on Friday, March 31, 2023.

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Homicide Investigation | 1800 block of N 27th Street

Published on April 01, 2023

On Friday, March 31, 2023, at approximately 11:30 PM Lincoln Police Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of North 27th Street on a report of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers contacted numerous
individuals fleeing a house party.

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Red Light/Distracted Driving Enforcement Project | April 2023

Published on March 31, 2023

April is designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Law enforcement agencies across the country are asking drivers to put their cell phone on the do not disturb setting while they are driving. The Lincoln Police Department will be conducting its Red Light/Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Project beginning Saturday April 1, 2023, and will continue through Saturday, April 22, 2023.

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Update to Double Homicide Investigation | 4600 Briarpark Drive

Published on March 28, 2023

Officers were dispatched to the area of 4600 Briarpark Dr., The Lodge Apartments, regarding two individuals who were struck and killed by a motor vehicle near the clubhouse on Monday, March 27, 2023, at approximately 1:22 p.m. This vehicle was driven by 27-year-old female Taylor Bradley, a resident of the complex. Bradley was lodged on two counts of 2nd degree murder.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Double Homicide | 4600 Briarpark Drive

Published on March 27, 2023

On Monday, March 27, 2023, at 1:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 4600 Briarpark Dr., The Lodge Apartments, regarding individuals hit by a vehicle. Two victims were located at the scene, deceased. The victims are two men in their 40s.

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Lincoln Police Make Second Arrest in Child Abuse Death Investigation

Published on March 22, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department has made a second arrest in connection with a child abuse investigation that resulted in the death of a 22-month-old child. On Tuesday March 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., 30-year-old Brittany Cook was arrested for Child Abuse Resulting in Death. Cook is the mother of the child.

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St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Project Results | 2023

Published on March 20, 2023

On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Lincoln Police Department conducted a special detail in an effort to reduce motor vehicle crashes, drunk driving and to deter overserving.

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Lincoln Police Conducting Death Investigation | S 7th & Old Cheney Rd

Published on March 17, 2023

On Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11:58 a.m., Lincoln Police, and Lincoln Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to a residence near South 7th Street and Old Cheney Road on a medical emergency. A 35-year-old male reported that he discovered his two roommates unresponsive in the garage.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Child Abuse Investigation

Published on March 17, 2023

On Sunday March 12, 2023, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Lincoln Police responded to St. Elizabeth Hospital on a report of a 22-month-old child being seen for injuries consistent with abuse. The child was found to have obvious signs of injury and transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha for a higher level of care.

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St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Project | 2023

Published on March 14, 2023

To help impact motor vehicle crashes, impaired driving and deter overserving, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting a special enforcement detail on Friday, March 17, 2023.

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CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal

Published on March 01, 2023

In 2023, a new standard was created requiring each agency to post on its public website a portal to allow for public comment. The portal allows community members to provide feedback and comments to CALEA regarding the Lincoln Police Department’s performance and
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LPD Hires Journalist to Lead Public Information Office

Published on February 17, 2023

We have breaking news to share, and we are excited to do it! Our new public information office manager is coming to us from the world of television news. Erika Thomas is the first person in this role at the Lincoln Police Department to have served as a journalist.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Fatal Crash | N 14th & Cornhusker Highway

Published on February 13, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department continues to investigate a single vehicle crash that occurred near North 14th Street and Cornhusker Highway that resulted in the death of 47-year-old Laura Devries of Ogallala, Nebraska.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Explosives Investigation

Published on January 27, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department arrested 24-year-old Spenser Speidell, of Lincoln, for two counts of Unlawful Possession of Explosive Materials following an investigation Wednesday morning.

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Traffic Stop Results in an Explosives Investigation

Published on January 25, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate explosives found after a traffic stop this morning at approximately 1:00 a.m. at NW 7th St and W Cornhusker Hwy.

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Update to Homicide | S 18th & Euclid Ave

Published on January 23, 2023

At 10:19 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of South 18th Street and Euclid Avenue on a report that a person had been shot. Arriving officers discovered 18-year-old Julian Martinez, of Lincoln, with a single gunshot wound to his upper torso.

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Arrest Made in Early Morning Homicide | S 18th & Euclid Ave

Published on January 21, 2023

At approximately 10:19 a.m., on Saturday, January 21, 2023, officers responded to the area of S. 18th and Euclid Avenue in regards to a neighborhood disturbance that resulted in a shooting.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Results | December 2022

Published on January 04, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department conducted their ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign December 1, 2022, through January 1, 2023. During this project, LPD made 99 DWI/DUI arrests, an increase of 6.5% as compared to 2021.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Shooting | N 30th & Vine Streets

Published on January 01, 2023

On Sunday January 1, 2023, at 5:16 p.m., the Lincoln Police Department arrested 36-year-old Frederick Gooch of Lincoln in connection with an early morning shooting that injured two men
near N 30th and Vine Streets.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting | N 30th & Vine Streets

Published on January 01, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two people during the early morning hours of January 1, 2023. At 3:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to reports of gunshots near
N 30th & Vine Streets. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old man inside a residence with gunshot wounds and a 27-year-old man outside the residence with a single gunshot wound.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Homicide | S 20th & Washington Streets

Published on December 24, 2022

On Saturday, December 24, 2022, at 9:43 a.m., the Lincoln Police Department arrested 23-year-old Karsen Rezac in connection with the death of 38-year-old Kupo Mleya that occurred near South 20th and Washington Streets.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Homicide | S 20th & Washington Streets

Published on December 23, 2022

On Friday, December 23, 2022, at 12:21 a.m., police were dispatched to the area of South 20th and Washington Street on a disturbance. The caller reported hearing gunshots and possibly a motor vehicle
crash.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Results | Phase II

Published on December 06, 2022

During the last four home football games, from October 1 to November 19, 2022, extra officers were utilized to impact underage drinking along with other illegal activity prior to the kick off of each game.

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Lincoln Police Arrest Former Interim Nebraska Football Head Coach

Published on November 30, 2022

On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 1:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence near South 34th and Tree Line Drive on a domestic disturbance.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement | December 2022

Published on November 30, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department will join a nationwide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ traffic enforcement campaign beginning Friday, December 16, 2022, and will continue through Sunday, January 1, 2023.

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Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Enforcement Results | November 2022

Published on November 29, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit joined in a nationwide ‘Click it or Ticket’ enforcement effort that began Wednesday, November 23, 2022, and continued through Sunday, November 27, 2022.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Results | Phase I

Published on September 22, 2022

In an effort to impact illegal behavior on home Football Saturdays, the Lincoln Police Department’s Northwest Team coordinated an underage drinking project to coincide with the return of school and the football season. These are the results of the project.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement | Phase I

Published on September 01, 2022

In an effort to impact illegal behavior, the Lincoln Police Department’s Northwest Team will be conducting an underage drinking and party enforcement project to coincide with the start of the school year and the beginning of football season.

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