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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 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.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Results

Published on January 05, 2022

The Lincoln Police Department conducted their annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign December 1, 2021, through January 1, 2022. View the results of this high visibility traffic enforcement.

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Northwest Team Underage Drinking/Party Project Results

Published on December 03, 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. Release contains results of the project.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Project

Published on December 01, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department will join in a nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” law enforcement effort beginning Friday, December 17, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022.

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Click It or Ticket Enforcement Project Results | November 2021

Published on November 30, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit joined in a nationwide “Click it or Ticket” enforcement effort that began Wednesday, November 24 and continued through Sunday, November 28, 2021. the following citations during the enforcement project:

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Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project | November 2021

Published on November 15, 2021

The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit will join in a nationwide “Click it or Ticket” enforcement effort from Wednesday November 24 to Sunday November 28, 2021. Officers will be conducting enforcement throughout the city, concentrating on areas with high injury accident rates.

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Victim Succumbs to Injuries from Shooting on Highway 77

Published on November 02, 2021

On October 30, 2021, Lincoln Police officers were dispatched to a local area hospital after two men had arrived by personal vehicle with gunshots wounds. One of the victims, 24-year-old Goa Dat of Omaha, suffered multiple gunshot wounds with injuries to the
neck and leg. He was admitted to the hospital with life threatening injuries and ultimately died on November 1, 2021.

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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

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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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News Releases

Victims Identified in Shooting | 30th & P Street

O Street Traffic Enforcement Project | May 2022

Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting Deaths | 30th & P Street

Lincoln Police Investigating Shooting Outside of Downtown Bar

Arrests Made in Homicide Investigation | 2800 block of F Street

Homicide Investigation | 2800 block of F Street

Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project | Spring 2022

Red Light/Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Results

End of School Traffic Enforcement Project 2022

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Results

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement

St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Results

St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement

O Street Traffic Enforcement Detail

Arrests Announced in the Carly Schaaf Homicide Investigation

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Results

Northwest Team Underage Drinking/Party Project Results

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Project

Click It or Ticket Enforcement Project Results | November 2021

Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project | November 2021

Victim Succumbs to Injuries from Shooting on Highway 77

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