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Woman cited in deadly crash west of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was cited Tuesday in a deadly crash west of Lincoln earlier this year, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 84-year-old woman was charged on suspicion of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in the crash on May 29.
Affidavit: Men arrested after selling half a pound of meth to Lincoln investigators
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities arrested two men as part of a coordinated drug sting outside a Lincoln grocery store on Monday. Nathaniel Stephenson and Alfredo Dominguez III, both 27 years old, were arrested in a parking lot near the West A Street and South Coddington Avenue. They now face drug distribution and weapons charges.
Woman Stabbed at North Lincoln Home
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–Lincoln Police are investigating a reported stabbing from Sunday morning at a home near 14th and Superior, where a 27-year-old woman was stabbed three times in the neck. Investigators say the woman was hospitalized with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. Police are still...
WATCH: Man sneaks behind counter at Lincoln gas station to steal Swisher Sweets
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a man who stole Swisher Sweets from a north Lincoln gas station earlier this year. On March 12, security video captured a man sneaking behind the counter at Casey’s near 33rd and Holdrege streets while the cashier was in the restroom.
Man gets life in prison for fatally stabbing stepfather at Lincoln home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was sentenced Tuesday for killing his stepfather during a fight at a Lincoln home in 2023. Lancaster County District Judge Darla Ideus sentenced 41-year-old Joseph Kruger to life in prison. A jury last month found Kruger guilty of first-degree murder and use of...
Lincoln Woman’s Death Investigation Has Been Closed
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 16)–The investigation into a Lincoln woman’s death after she fell out of a window in late March has been concluded. According to Lincoln Police, they were unable to determine what led up to the death of 58-year-old DeAnn Stover, who fell out of a window and was found unconscious at a home near 27th and Heide Lane on March 27. The autopsy determined Stover died from blunt force trauma from the fall.
Man accused of waving shotgun outside of People’s City Mission
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested after waving a shotgun around the outside of People’s City Mission Help Center Friday afternoon, Lincoln Police said. Officers responded to the center around 4 p.m. after a caller reported that 38-year-old Joshua Johnson was waving a shotgun around while standing on top of a car. Police located Johnson on the north side of the building and he complied to verbal commands.
Lincoln man faces drug charge after homicide outside Russ’s Market
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man accused of taking drugs from the scene of a shooting in a Russ’s Market parking lot was arrested. Lincoln Police arrested 25-year-old Jose Reyes on Tuesday. He’s accused of taking marijuana from the victim’s vehicle on July 5. Police responded...
Armed Robbery Sunday Night at NE Lincoln Auto Parts Store
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–A couple of people held up the O’Reilly Auto Parts store off of 84th and Adams, around closing time, which was 9pm Sunday. Lincoln Police Captain Todd Kocian says both suspects showed up, one of them pointing a shotgun at the employees, told them to cooperate. They went to an office area, where the safe was opened and an undisclosed amount of money was taken. One suspect was a white male wearing a hooded sweatshirt and the other a black male wearing a white shirt.
Law enforcement agencies see success in Airwing Program
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - High above Lincoln, the watchful eyes of the tactical flight officers from Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln Police and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office are patrolling the city. They’re part of a program that’s not even a year old, aiming to help officers on the ground and...
Lincoln Man Suspected in Other Jewelry Theft Cases
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 17)–The man accused of stealing jewelry in early June at a home in southwest Lancaster County is now suspected of committing similar thefts while working for a cleaning service. Five more cases have come up recently that are being investigated by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office,...
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