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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Homicide | S 40th St & Highway 2

Published on October 04, 2022

On Monday, October 3, 2022, the Lincoln Police Department arrested 15-year-old Sallie Gilmer and 16-year-old Isaac Honigschmidt in connection with the death of 70-year-old Jesse Gilmer that occurred in an apartment near South 40th Street and Highway 2.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Stabbing | S 40th St & Highway 2

Published on October 03, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred at an apartment near South 40th and Highway 2. On Monday, October 3, 2022, at 4:06 p.m., police responded to a report of an unconscious male that appeared to have been stabbed.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Devastating Crash | S 56th and Randolph

Published on October 02, 2022

Lincoln Police Department investigators are still on the scene of a devastating overnight crash, collecting evidence and working to establish the cause of the crash that left five people, all of whom were from Lincoln, pronounced deceased at 56th and Randolph Street.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Homicide | N 65th St & Madison Ave

Published on September 30, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in a residence near N 65th Street and Madison Avenue. On Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 2:41 p.m., officers responded to a call of a check welfare where the caller reported a deceased individual inside a residence.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Homicide | NW 12th & W Bond

Published on September 28, 2022

On Wednesday September 28, 2022, the Lincoln Police Department arrested William T. Wright for 1st Degree Murder and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony in connection with the death of Ronnie J. Patz of Lincoln.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Project | Phase II

Published on September 27, 2022

In an effort to continue impacting illegal behavior, the Lincoln Police Department’s Northwest Team will continue its underage drinking and party enforcement project which coincided with the start of the school year and the beginning of football season.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Homicide | 19th & O Streets

Published on September 26, 2022

On September 26, 2022, 22-year-old Jahhrasta Fletcher of Lincoln was taken into custody, without incident, near S. 35th and Van Dorn Streets for the murder of 33-year-old Robert Brannon of Omaha.

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Downtown Lincoln Homicide Investigation | 19th & O Streets

Published on September 25, 2022

On Sunday morning, September 25, 2022, at 12:06 a.m., Lincoln police officers responded to a report of a male who had been shot in the alley near 19th and O Streets.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Shooting | N 23rd & Judson Streets

Published on September 25, 2022

On Sunday morning, September 25, 2022, at 1:56 a.m., Lincoln police officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of N. 23rd and Judson Streets.

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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision | SW 19th & West O Streets

Published on September 24, 2022

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, at approximately 2:26 PM, a black Harley Davidson-style motorcycle was travelling westbound on West O Street. Witnesses reported that at approximately SW 19th Street a white Hyundai Sedan pulled onto West O Street in front of the motorcycle.

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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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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Homicide | W Fairfield Street

Published on September 21, 2022

Due to the investigative efforts of our personnel, less than 12-hours after the initial call of a stabbing at a residence near West Allison Court and West Fairfield Street, 61-year-old Charles Alexander of Lincoln was taken into custody near South 11th Street and Lincoln Mall.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Homicide | W Fairfield Street

Published on September 21, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred on W Fairfield Street in north Lincoln. On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, officers responded to the call of a stabbing and discovered a 36-year-old Lincoln woman with serious injuries.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting | N 22nd and Dudley Streets

Published on September 21, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of 22nd and Dudley Streets on September 20, 2022, at 9:45 p.m. An officer was driving in the area when an 18-year-old man ran up to his cruiser and told him he was shot. While officers were providing him aid, a 19-year-old man ran out from a nearby house with a gunshot wound.

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Chief Ewins Removes Law Enforcement Authority from LPD Officer

Published on September 14, 2022

A Lincoln Police officer, with seven months of service, has had his law enforcement authority removed as a result of a domestic related investigation.

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Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement Results

Published on September 13, 2022

On September 9, 2022, the Lincoln Police Department completed its annual ‘Back to School’ traffic safety enforcement project. This release documents the results.

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Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over Traffic Enforcement Results

Published on September 08, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department recently participated in the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over impaired driving campaign. View release for the results of the traffic project

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Lincoln Police Searching Landfill

Published on September 07, 2022

Information gained during the investigation of two recent homicides led police to the City of Lincoln landfill, near Highway 77 and Bluff Road. Evidence crucial to the investigation is believed to be in this area.

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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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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Homicide | North 3rd & P Streets

Published on September 01, 2022

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, police were dispatched to an unresponsive male near North 3rd and P Streets. Ronald S. George, was found deceased in a field northwest of the intersection. Investigative efforts led to the subsequent arrest of 55-year-old William T. Wright.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Homicide | North 3rd & P Streets

Published on August 31, 2022

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 2:01 a.m., police were dispatched to an unresponsive male near North 3rd and P Streets.

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Updated Information on Fatal Crash | N 35th & Cornhusker

Published on August 30, 2022

On Monday, August 29, 2022, a Suzuki motorcycle was traveling westbound on Cornhusker Highway while a Hyundai Sonata was eastbound. The Sonata, operated by an 18-year-old female from Lincoln, made a left turn in front of the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, 28-year-old Pierce White of Lincoln, died at the scene.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Fatal Crash | N 35th & Cornhusker

Published on August 29, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a crash at N. 35th Street and Cornhusker Highway that killed a 28-year-old Lincoln man.

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Updated Information on Fatal Motorcycle Crash | N 27th & Cornhusker

Published on August 27, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a crash at N. 27th Street and Cornhusker Highway that killed a 29-year-old Lincoln man. Two men have been arrested for their involvement in the incident.

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LPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash | N 27th & Cornhusker

Published on August 27, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a crash at N. 27th Street and Cornhusker Highway that killed a 29-year-old Lincoln man.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Casey’s Convenience Store Shooting

Published on August 25, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:02 p.m. at the Casey’s Convenience Store located at 4411 North 27th Street.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Stabbing at North Lincoln Apartment

Published on August 24, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday August 23, 2022, at 5:28 p.m. at an apartment complex at North 1st Street and Belmont Avenue.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Stabbing at North Lincoln Apartment

Published on August 23, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred during a fight at an apartment complex at N 1st and Belmont Ave.

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'Stop Speeding Before It Stops You' Enforcement Results

Published on August 19, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department joined in a nationwide ‘Stop Speeding Before It Stops You’ traffic enforcement project from July 20 through August 14, 2022. This release documents the results.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Traffic Enforcement Campaign

Published on August 18, 2022

To impact impaired driving, and to coincide with the nationwide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting specialized enforcement from August 19, 2022, through September 5, 2022.

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Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project

Published on August 08, 2022

In addition to normal school zone enforcement activities, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting its Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project beginning Monday, August 15th and continuing through Friday, September 9th.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Kidnapping and Assault Investigation

Published on August 01, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department has arrested one man and had obtained a felony arrest warrant for another in a case involving a kidnapping and assault of a man and a woman.

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Arrest Made in Child Sexual Assault Investigation

Published on July 28, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department made an arrest following a sexual assault of a 12-year old girl on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Investigators are working to determine whether there are additional victims.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Stabbing | 11th and N Street

Published on July 22, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred at 11th and N Street on Friday July 22, at 9:30 a.m.

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'Stop Speeding Before It Stops You' Enforcement Detail

Published on July 21, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department will be participating in the Nebraska ‘Stop Speeding Before It Stops You’ traffic enforcement project from July 20 to August 14, 2022.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting | N 28th & T Street

Published on July 19, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured four people during the early morning hours of July 19, 2022.

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Lincoln Police Release Name of Hit & Run Suspect | 37th & O Street

Published on July 06, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in locating the suspect responsible for a fatal hit and run crash at 37th & O Street on July 2, 2022. The suspect, Gustavo Cardenas, left the scene on foot.

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Lincoln Police Announce Arrest in Stabbing | 1300 block N 27th St

Published on July 05, 2022

Thanks to multiple tips from community members, Lincoln Police Department investigators and the Fugitive Task Force found Steven A. Alexander this morning in an apartment on N 31 St and Folkways
Blvd. Alexander was arrested without incident on a warrant for 1st degree Assault, Manslaughter and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony.

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Lincoln Police Release Name of Crash Victim | 37th & O Street

Published on July 05, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that occurred at 37th & O Street on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Alexandor Eskra, 19 years of age, was driving his silver Subaru Forester eastbound on O St when a gray Ford Focus crossed the center median and struck his vehicle.

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Lincoln Police Release Name of Stabbing Suspect | 1300 block N 27th St

Published on July 03, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in locating the suspect responsible for stabbing Austin Gress on July 1, 2022. The suspect, identified as Steven A. Alexander, fled the scene on foot after he stabbed the victim during a fight over a bicycle in the alley near a convenience store at N 27th and Dudley.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash | 37th & O Street

Published on July 03, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 37th & O Street on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 9:26 p.m.

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Lincoln Police Release Name of Stabbing Victim | 1300 block N 27th St

Published on July 02, 2022

Lincoln Police Department is releasing the name of the stabbing victim from Friday, July 1, 2022. The victim has been identified as 26-year- old Austin Gress of Lincoln.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Stabbing | 1300 block N 27th Street

Published on July 01, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the alley near a convenience store on N 27th Street.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Seacrest Field Parking Lot Shooting

Published on June 26, 2022

Lincoln Police Department is investigating the shooting of two people at the Seacrest Field Parking lot that left a 19-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, both from Lincoln, in critical condition.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Results | May 2022

Published on June 21, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department partnered with the Nebraska State Patrol for a traffic enforcement project May 27 to May 29, 2022. The project resulted in the following citations:

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LPD Officer Shoots Aggressive Dog

Published on June 15, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an incident where an officer fired his service weapon at an aggressive dog.

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Update on Fatality Traffic Crash | S. 84th St & Augusta Dr

Published on June 13, 2022

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, a black 2015 Yamaha YZFR6 motorcycle was traveling northbound on South 84th Street when it struck a white 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV that had been southbound on South 84th Street and was turning left onto Augusta Drive.
The driver of the motorcycle, 24-year-old Keith Doering of Lincoln, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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LPD Investigating Fatality Traffic Crash | S. 84th St & Augusta Dr

Published on June 12, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a traffic crash at S. 84th Street and Augusta Drive that resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Lincoln man.

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Arrest Made in 52nd & O Street Crash

Published on June 07, 2022

On June 7, 2022, 18-year-old Kyvell Stark turned himself in to the Lancaster County Jail and our investigator. He was lodged for two counts of Manslaughter and two counts of Driving Under the
Influence with Serious Bodily Injury.

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Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Results | Spring 2022

Published on June 06, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit joined in a nationwide Click it or Ticket enforcement effort that began Monday May 23, 2022, and continued through Sunday, June 5, 2022. The following citations were issued during the enforcement project:

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Update Regarding 52nd & O Street Crash

Published on May 31, 2022

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 10:47 pm, a black Ford Taurus was travelling westbound on O Street when it struck a white Toyota Corolla that had been eastbound and was turning northbound onto 52nd Street. The driver of the Toyota Corolla, 20-year-old Emily Siebenhor, and her passenger, 22-year-old Edith Hermosillo, both succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Crash That Left 2 Dead, Multiple Injured

Published on May 30, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the cause of a traffic crash at 52nd and O Street that resulted in the death of two individuals and multiple injuries to onlookers during the event Americruise.

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End of School Traffic Enforcement Results | May 2022

Published on May 26, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department just completed its annual End of School traffic enforcement project. The project was conducted May 2, 2022, through May 25, 2022 with specific emphasis placed on traffic enforcement in and around the various school zones throughout the city.

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Assault with Weapon | 7300 A Street

Published on May 26, 2022

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, a 17-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a grazing gunshot wound to the left side of his head. The victim had been transported to the hospital by a friend. The injury is not considered life threatening.

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Victims Identified in Shooting | 30th & P Street

Published on May 24, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is releasing the names of the shooting victims from the early morning hours on Sunday, May 22, 2022. We appreciate the patience of our community while we worked to ensure the families of the deceased were notified before we released their names publicly.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Project | May 2022

Published on May 23, 2022

In an effort to help reduce traffic crashes and promote motor vehicle safety, the Lincoln Police Department will be partnering with the Nebraska State Patrol for a high visibility traffic enforcement detail from Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29, 2022 with an emphasis on O Street.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting Deaths | 30th & P Street

Published on May 22, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the shooting deaths of two men and the injury of a third victim. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, officers responded to the area of 30th and P Street after a man called 911 to report he had been shot.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting Outside of Downtown Bar

Published on May 21, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured three people during the early morning hours of May 21, 2022.

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Arrests Made in Homicide Investigation | 2800 block of F Street

Published on May 19, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the homicide that occurred in the 2800 block of F Street on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Derrick Pearson and Briana Jelinek were arrested for Manslaughter and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony. Micah Berggren was arrested for Second Degree Assault and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony.

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Homicide Investigation | 2800 block of F Street

Published on May 19, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the homicide that occurred in the 2800 block of F Street on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at approximately 6:29 a.m.

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Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project | Spring 2022

Published on May 09, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit will join in a nationwide ‘Click it or Ticket’ traffic enforcement effort May 23 to June 5, 2022.

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Red Light/Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Results

Published on April 28, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit conducted a Red Light/Distracted Driving Detail from April 1 to April 22, 2022. The project resulted in the following violations:

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End of School Traffic Enforcement Project | May 2022

Published on April 25, 2022

With the end of school year approaching, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting its annual "End of School" traffic enforcement project from May 2 to May 25, 2022.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Results

Published on April 25, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department conducted their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drug impaired driving campaign on April 20, 2022. The following citations were issued by officers participating in the enforcement project:

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement

Published on April 20, 2022

To help keep drug-impaired drivers off the roads, the Lincoln Police Department is teaming up with NHTSA to spread the message that drug-impaired driving of any kind is dangerous and illegal. This mobilization will be conducted April 18-24, 2022.

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St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Results

Published on March 18, 2022

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the Lincoln Police Department conducted a special traffic enforcement detail in an effort to help reduce motor vehicle crashes, DUIs and deter overserving. This release outlines the results of the project.

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St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement

Published on March 17, 2022

In an effort to help impact motor vehicle crashes, intoxicated driving and deter overserving, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting a special detail on Wednesday, March 17, 2022.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail

Published on March 07, 2022

In an effort to help reduce traffic crashes and promote motor vehicle safety, the Lincoln Police Department, working in conjunction with the Nebraska State Patrol, will be conducting traffic enforcement details on yet to be determined evenings in March through August 2022.

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Arrests Announced in the Carly Schaaf Homicide Investigation

Published on January 07, 2022

Carly Schaaf was reported missing on May 19, 2021.On June 10th,
investigators located what was later confirmed to be the body of 23-year-old Carly Schaaf. Joesef Barraza has been charged with 1st Degree Murder, Kidnapping and 3 counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault. Rachel Pageler was charged with Kidnapping and Accessory to 1st Degree Murder.