On October 28, 2021 a Deputy observed a northbound vehicle make numerous traffic violations around mile marker 60 on U.S. Highway 83 (Just north of Wellfleet, NE). The Deputy stopped the vehicle and made contact with the male driver who…
In the evening hours of September 29, 2021 and during the morning hours of September 30, 2021, Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made two traffic stops that produced $43,370.00 in suspected drug money. On September 29, 2021, a…
On September 29, 2021 at 1:30 a.m., Sutherland Fire Department and Deputies responded to 31599 West Park Road in Sutherland, NE. The location is a campground that has trailer houses and campers parked in it. Concerned citizens reported a camper…
On September 23, 2021, Investigators with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bridge of Hope on a report of a sexual assault of a child. Staff at the Bridge of Hope completed a forensic interview with the child…
The Lincoln County Sheriff is taking applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. This position has salary range of $22.22 – $27.58 per hour depending on experience. A generous benefit package to include; a two week paid vacation, paid sick…
On September 13, 2021 at 2:10 p.m., a Deputy on patrol attempted to stop a reckless driver near mile marker 97 on U.S. Highway 83 (about 10 miles north of North Platte, NE.) The vehicle refused to stop for…
On September 5, 2021 at 8:35 p.m., the Lincoln County 911 Center received a call of a subject drowning at Fremont Slough Wildlife Area. This lake is commonly called Maui Lake and is located just east of North Platte, NE.…
Deputies Solve BurglaryOn July 24, 2021, Deputies met with a Lincoln County resident about a Burglary complaint south of Maxwell, NE. The resident provided information in the case and Deputies learned approximately $11,000.00 in jewelry was stolen from their home.…
On August 10, 2021 at 6:45 a.m., Deputies received a report of a vehicle parked partially in the lane of traffic on U.S. Highway 83, just north of Wellfleet, NE. Deputies responded and found a white 2014 Jeep Compass blocking…
