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LPD Investigates Serious Injury Crash | 33rd & Nebraska Parkway

Published on September 21, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, September 21, just after 12 p.m. in southeast Lincoln.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Crash | W. Folsom & Prospector Pl.

Published on September 10, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday, September 9, 2024.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Three Separate Shootings

Published on September 08, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating three shootings in the city and is requesting the public share information with law enforcement regarding two ongoing investigations. At this time, LPD does not believe the incidents are related.

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LPD Announces “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Results

Published on September 06, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) participated in a the National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic safety effort. This project focused on impaired driving on weekend nights from August 16 to September 1, 2024.

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LPD Releases “O” Street Traffic Safety Project Results

Published on September 04, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today released the results of a traffic safety project that focused on “O” Street conducted Friday, May 24 through August 31. The annual traffic enforcement effort occurred on nights and weekends between 17th and 98th streets.

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LPD Releases Back-to-School Traffic Safety Project Results

Published on September 04, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today released the results of the Back-to-School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project conducted Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 30.

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Impaired Driving Traffic Enforcement Project Begins August 16

Published on August 13, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced it will conduct specialized traffic enforcement focused on impaired drivers from August 16 through 31.

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Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project Begins August 12

Published on August 08, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced that it will conduct its annual Back to School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project from Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 30.

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LPD Reports Speed Prevention Project Results

Published on August 05, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today reported the results of its traffic enforcement project that focused on speeding conducted July 11 through 31. Additional officers patrolled areas that have high numbers of vehicle crashes, and that have generated a higher volume of resident reports regarding vehicles traveling at excessive speeds.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle & Pedestrian Collision

Published on August 04, 2024

Lincoln Police Officers and personnel from Lincoln Fire & Rescue were dispatched to the area of Denton Road and 1st Street on report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

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LPD Investigates Fatal Crash in W. Lincoln | W. 'O' & Sun Valley Blvd.

Published on July 20, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on July 20, 2024.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash | Highway 77

Published on July 11, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Highway 77 in southwest Lincoln.

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LPD Announces Speeding Prevention Enforcement Project

Published on July 10, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) announced it will conduct a traffic enforcement project focused on speeding July 11 through 31.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

Published on July 08, 2024

20-year-old Ge’Auvieon Crayton of Lincoln is in custody for the death of 25-year-old Francisco Alvis. He was arrested on Saturday, July 6, and lodged in the Lancaster County Jail for first-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony.

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LPD Searching for Three Escapees

Published on June 14, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is alerting the public about the search for three escapees.

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LPD Reports “Make It Click” Traffic Safety Project Results

Published on June 14, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today reported the results of its “Make It Click” traffic safety project conducted May 20 through June 2.

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LPD Releases School Zone Traffic Safety Project Results

Published on June 14, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today released the results of a school zone traffic safety project conducted May 8 through May 22.

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LPD Releases Memorial Weekend Traffic Safety Project Results

Published on May 30, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department today released results from its Memorial Day weekend traffic safety project conducted 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, 2024.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Shooting | SW Lincoln

Published on May 25, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at The Office, 640 W. Prospector Court, in southwest Lincoln.

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LPD Announces Memorial Day Traffic Enforcement Project

Published on May 22, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced it will conduct a high visibility traffic enforcement project from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.

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LPD “O” Street Traffic Enforcement Project Begins May 24

Published on May 22, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced a traffic safety project focused on “O” Street will run from Friday, May 24 through August 31.

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Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project Begins May 20

Published on May 20, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced the Make it Click seatbelt use enforcement project will run from Monday, May 20 through Sunday, June 2.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing I 64th & Adams

Published on May 19, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in northeast Lincoln on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

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Lincoln Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit & Run | N. 37th & Cornhusker

Published on May 16, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) made an arrest Thursday in the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a Lincoln man on Tuesday evening.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Hit & Run | N. 37th & Cornhusker

Published on May 14, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatality crash that happened in the 3700 block of Cornhusker Highway.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Fatal Crash | S. 16 & ‘E’ Streets

Published on May 10, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that resulted in the death of an unborn child.

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LPD Begins End of School Traffic Safety Enforcement Project | 2024

Published on May 08, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) announced it will conduct its annual school zone safety program from Wednesday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 22.

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LPD Investigators Arrest Lincoln Woman in Husband’s Murder

Published on May 03, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has made an arrest in the August 2023 death of a Lincoln man after investigators determined it to be a homicide.

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LPD Releases Results of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Project

Published on April 26, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) released the results of its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over drug impaired driving campaign conducted April 19 and 20.

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Drug Impaired Driving Traffic Enforcement Project Set for April 19-20

Published on April 15, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) announced it will conduct a specialized traffic enforcement project April 19 and 20 focused on drug-impaired drivers.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Crash | S. 28th & Pine Lake Road

Published on April 14, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people in southeast Lincoln.

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Red Light/Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Results

Published on April 10, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department released results of a traffic enforcement project conducted April 1 through 8.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Fatal Shooting | 11th & G

Published on April 09, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Lincoln on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

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Lincoln Police Investigating Homicide Outside Downtown Bar

Published on April 08, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred outside a downtown bar on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

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LPD Releases Results of St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Project

Published on March 20, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) released results of its March 17 traffic enforcement project that focused on impaired drivers and alcohol sales.

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LPD Red Light/Distracted Driving Enforcement Project Begins April 1

Published on March 20, 2024

In recognition of April as designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Lincoln Police Department will conduct a Red Light/Distracted Driving Traffic Enforcement Project Monday, April 1, through Monday, April 8.

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LPD Traffic Enforcement Project set for March 17

Published on March 01, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) will conduct a specialized enforcement project on March 17 focused on impaired drivers and alcohol sales.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Collision | 27th & Old Dairy

Published on February 12, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a car versus pedestrian collision which resulted in the death of a 64-year-old Lincoln man.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash | 52nd & O Streets

Published on February 02, 2024

On February 2, 2024, at 7:07 p.m., the Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Fire and Rescue were sent to a two-vehicle crash at 52nd and ‘O’ Streets.

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LPD Announces Impaired Driving Enforcement Project Results

Published on January 12, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department today announced the results of an impaired driving enforcement project conducted in December 2023.

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Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Bowling Lake

Published on December 30, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened at Bowling Lake Park.

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Lincoln Police Seeking Vehicle After Officer-Involved Shooting

Published on December 17, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle after an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop.

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LPD Releases Results of Traffic and Seatbelt Use Enforcement Project

Published on November 30, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department released results from its traffic and seatbelt use enforcement project conducted November 22 through 26.

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Impaired Driving Enforcement Project Begins December 1

Published on November 30, 2023

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) will join a nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” law enforcement effort from Friday, December 1, through Monday, January 1, 2024.

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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 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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