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Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation | 2600 block of Vine Street

Published on October 19, 2021

On October 18, 2021, Lincoln Police officers responded to a reported assault in the 2600 block of Vine Street. When officers arrived, they found a 29-year-old male had been struck with a pole. Brian Adams was quickly developed as a suspect and later arrested for 2nd Degree Murder and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony.

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Homicide Investigation | 2600 block of Vine Street

Published on October 18, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 29-year-old man that occurred in the 2600 block of Vine Street on Monday, October 18, 2021, at approximately 3:10 p.m.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Results | Summer 2021

Published on October 13, 2021

In an effort to help reduce traffic accidents and promote motor vehicle safety, the Lincoln Police Department conducted a high visibility traffic enforcement detail on O Street between 17th and 98th Streets from July 14 through August 19, 2021.

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Arrests Made in Connection to Drug Overdoses

Published on September 24, 2021

Between July 24, 2021, and August 19, 2021, the Lincoln community experienced an increase in reported drug overdoses related to cocaine laced with fentanyl. Our agency investigated 35 overdoses during that time, nine of which resulted in death. Additionally, one surviving victim was pregnant, and the baby did not survive.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Project II

Published on September 23, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department’s Northwest Team will continue to conduct an underage drinking and party enforcement project that coincided with the start of the school year and the beginning of football season. The goal of this project is to impact dangerous behaviors such as binge drinking, underage drinking, wild parties, and drunk driving during University of Nebraska-Lincoln home football games

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Project Results

Published on September 23, 2021

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.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Results | Labor Day 2021

Published on September 07, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department participated in the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign from August 20, 2021, through September 6, 2021. The results of this specialized enforcement are as follows:

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Victim Identified in Homicide | 300 block of N. 44th Street

Published on September 07, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the death of 28-year-old Alonzo Jones at his residence, an apartment in the 300 block of N. 44th Street. The death is being investigated as a homicide. The next-of-kin of the deceased has been notified.

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Homicide Investigation | 300 block of N. 44th Street

Published on September 05, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the death of a 28-year-old male in an apartment in the 300 block of N 44th. The death is a homicide. A 23-year-old male is in custody for 2nd degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony. There is no on-going threat to the public.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign | Labor Day 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

To impact the issue of 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 20, 2021 through September 6, 2021.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail | Summer 2021

Published on July 07, 2021

In an effort to help reduce traffic accidents 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 July through September 2021.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Results | Spring 2021

Published on July 07, 2021

In an effort to help reduce traffic accidents and promote motor vehicle safety, the Lincoln Police Department conducted a High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Detail on “O” Street between 17th and 98th Streets on weekends during the months of March, April, May and June 2021. These are the results of the project.

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Arrests Made in Deontae Abron Homicide

Published on July 07, 2021

On June 12, 2021, LPD responded to a report of gunshots heard in the 6000 block of Adams Street. When officers arrived, they located Deontae Abron with a gunshot wound to the face. He ultimately died from his injuries. Based on videos, investigators were able to identify Shantrel Hickey and Daqwan Hickey as individuals firing weapons in the area. On July 6, 2021, both were taken into custody.

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Victim Succumbs to Injuries from Shooting on Dakota Street

Published on June 23, 2021

On June 20, 2021, Lincoln police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1800 block of Dakota Street. When officers arrived, they located 78-year-old Janet Kotopka inside the residence with a gunshot wound to her head. Early this morning, Janet succumbed to her injuries and died.

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Homicide Investigation | 6000 block of Adams Street

Published on June 16, 2021

On June 12, 2021, Lincoln Police officers responded to a report of gunshots heard in the 6000 block of Adams Street. When officers arrived, they located a man who had suffered facial injuries due to a gunshot wound.

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Carly Schaaf Death Investigation Continues

Published on June 14, 2021

On June 10, 2021, LPD investigators located the body of 23-year-old Carly Schaaf at Pawnee Lake, 11500 West Adams Street. This investigation is ongoing, and investigators continue to work to establish the timeline of the events that led to Carly’s death.

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Missing Person Found Deceased

Published on June 12, 2021

On June 10, 2021, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into human remains found at Pawnee Lake, 11500 West Adams Street. An autopsy was conducted on June 11, 2021, and the identity of the deceased person was confirmed to be 23-year-old Carly Schaaf.

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"Click It or Ticket" Seat Belt Enforcement Results

Published on June 07, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit joined in a nationwide “Click it or Ticket” enforcement effort that began Monday May 24, 2021 and continued through Sunday, June 6, 2021. This release documents the results of the project.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Results | Memorial Weekend

Published on June 02, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department partnered with the Nebraska State Patrol for a traffic enforcement project between May 28th and May 30th. The project resulted in the following violations.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail | Memorial Weekend

Published on May 21, 2021

In an effort to help reduce traffic accidents and promote motor vehicle safety, the Lincoln Police Department will be partnering with the Nebraska State Patrol for a traffic enforcement detail between Friday, May 28 and Sunday, May 30, 2021.

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"Click It or Ticket" Seat Belt Use Enforcement Project

Published on May 14, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit will join in a nationwide “Click it or Ticket” Enforcement effort from Monday, May 24, to Sunday, June 6, 2021.

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Red Light & Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Results

Published on April 19, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department completed a Red Light and Distracted Driving Detail from April 1st - April 16th. Additional officers were placed around high accident intersections to watch for red light violations.

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End of School Traffic Enforcement Project

Published on April 19, 2021

With the end of the school year approaching, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting its annual "End of School" Traffic Enforcement Project. This project, funded through a grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety, will allow for increased traffic enforcement efforts each day, at and around the various schools in Lincoln for the purpose of traffic and pedestrian safety.

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Red Light & Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Project

Published on March 29, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department will be conducting its “Red Light/Distracted Driving” Traffic Enforcement Project beginning Thursday, April 1st through Friday, April 16th.

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LPD Pledges to Advance Women in Policing

Published on March 25, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department is proud to announce that it has signed the 30x30 Pledge—a series of low and no-cost actions that police agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement.

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Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested in Homicide | 900 block of E St

Published on March 22, 2021

On March 20, 2021, at 8:21 p.m., Lincoln police officers responded to a report of a disturbance possibly involving a weapon at an apartment building in the 900 block of E Street. Upon arrival,
officers located a man in a hallway, deceased with injuries to his head. The man has been identified as 76-year-old Luis C. Noguera of Lincoln.

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Homicide Investigation | 900 block of E Street

Published on March 21, 2021

On Saturday, March 20, 2021, at approximately 8:22 p.m., LPD officers responded to the 900 block of E Street on a report of an in-progress disturbance possibly involving a weapon. Upon arrival, officers located a 76-year-old male in the apartment complex, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

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St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Results

Published on March 18, 2021

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, the Lincoln Police Department conducted a special detail to reduce motor vehicle accidents and DUIs, as well as deter overservice at local licensed liquor establishments.

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St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Project

Published on March 16, 2021

In an effort to help impact motor vehicle accidents, intoxicated driving and deter overserving, the Lincoln Police Department will be conducting a special detail on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

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Additional Arrest Made in James Shekie Homicide

Published on March 11, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department is continuing its investigation into the homicide of 33-year-old James Shekie of Lincoln. We express our deepest condolences to James’ family and friends as they grieve his death. On March 10, 2021, law enforcement officers arrested 25 year-old Deontae C. Rush for First Degree Murder.

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Arrests Made in James Shekie Homicide

Published on March 08, 2021

On March 4, 2021, LPD investigators made two arrests in connection with James Shekie's homicide. Investigators arrested 17-year-old Anna G. Feilen and 31-year-old Marques L. Moten for Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. Investigators have also obtained an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Deontae C. Rush for First Degree Murder.

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O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail | Spring 2021

Published on March 05, 2021

In an effort to help reduce traffic accidents 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 June 2021.

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Victim Identified in Homicide Investigation

Published on March 02, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department is continuing the investigation of a suspicious death discovered on March 1, 2021, in the 4200 block of N 20th Street. The victim has been identified as 33-year-old James Shekie of Lincoln. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

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Death Investigation | 4200 block of N. 20th

Published on March 01, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the death of an approximately 30-year-old male at a residence in the 4200 block of North 20th Street. The circumstances surrounding this death are suspicious in nature and the investigation is ongoing.

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LPD Officer Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting

Published on February 24, 2021

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, Lincoln police officers and Nebraska State Patrol troopers were involved in a shooting that resulted in the deaths of 30-year-old Hailey R. Stainbrook of Casper, Wyoming and 26-year-old Christian W. Alexander of Evansville, Wyoming.

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Ex-Lincoln Police Officer Cited

Published on February 03, 2021

On February 2, 2021, Lancaster County Sheriff’s investigators cited Benjamin D. Rieker for 3rd Degree Assault (a misdemeanor). Rieker was a Lincoln Police Officer at the time of the offense

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Additional Information on City Parking Ban/Towing Policy

Published on January 28, 2021

As we move into the weekend, with more weather events possibly on the way, we need to ensure that our streets are safe and that our plows can do the work necessary to finish the job.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Results

Published on December 22, 2020

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.

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“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign

Published on December 16, 2020

The Lincoln Police Department will join in a nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” law enforcement effort beginning Friday, December 18, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021.

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Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Enforcement Project Results

Published on December 02, 2020

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit joined in a nationwide “Click it or Ticket” enforcement effort that began Monday, November 16, 2020 and continued through Sunday, November 29, 2020.

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LPD Launches New Recruiting Website

Published on November 25, 2020

The Lincoln Police Department is proud to announce the launch of its new website for police officer recruitment (www.joinlpd.com). Our goal is to continue diversifying our department in order to represent our community in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

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Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project

Published on November 10, 2020

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit will join in a nationwide “Click It or Ticket” enforcement effort from Monday, November 16, 2020, through Sunday, November 29, 2020.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Project

Published on October 28, 2020

The Lincoln Police Department’s Northwest Team will conduct an underage drinking and party enforcement project that normally coincides with the start of the school year and the beginning of football season.

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Lincoln Police Department Seeks Reaccreditation

Published on October 21, 2020

Beginning Monday, November 2, 2020, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will conduct a three-day compliance assessment of the Lincoln Police Department.

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Assault Investigation

Published on October 12, 2020

On October 11, 2020, officers with the Lincoln Police Department were dispatched to the parking lot of Grata Bar and Lounge at 6891 A Street on a report of an assault that had just occurred. As officers were responding, they were advised that the reporting party was off-duty Lincoln police officer Austin Espinoza.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration and Scheduling

News Releases

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation | 2600 block of Vine Street

Homicide Investigation | 2600 block of Vine Street

O Street Traffic Enforcement Results | Summer 2021

Arrests Made in Connection to Drug Overdoses

Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Project II

Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Project Results

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Results | Labor Day 2021

Victim Identified in Homicide | 300 block of N. 44th Street

Homicide Investigation | 300 block of N. 44th Street

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign | Labor Day 2021

O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail | Summer 2021

O Street Traffic Enforcement Results | Spring 2021

Arrests Made in Deontae Abron Homicide

Victim Succumbs to Injuries from Shooting on Dakota Street

Homicide Investigation | 6000 block of Adams Street

Carly Schaaf Death Investigation Continues

Missing Person Found Deceased

"Click It or Ticket" Seat Belt Enforcement Results

O Street Traffic Enforcement Results | Memorial Weekend

O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail | Memorial Weekend

"Click It or Ticket" Seat Belt Use Enforcement Project

Red Light & Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Results

End of School Traffic Enforcement Project

Red Light & Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Project

LPD Pledges to Advance Women in Policing

Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested in Homicide | 900 block of E St

Homicide Investigation | 900 block of E Street

St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Results

St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Project

Additional Arrest Made in James Shekie Homicide

Arrests Made in James Shekie Homicide

O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail | Spring 2021

Victim Identified in Homicide Investigation

Death Investigation | 4200 block of N. 20th

LPD Officer Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting

Ex-Lincoln Police Officer Cited

Additional Information on City Parking Ban/Towing Policy

Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Results

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign

Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Enforcement Project Results

LPD Launches New Recruiting Website

Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project

Northwest Team Underage Drinking Enforcement Project

Lincoln Police Department Seeks Reaccreditation

Assault Investigation