Fatality Accident
On May 30, 2020 at 4:02 p.m., the North Platte 911 Center received a call of a vehicle rollover accident at mile marker 164 on US Interstate 80 (just east of the Hershey, NE. interchange). Deputies and first responders arrived…
Deputy Sheriff Opening
The Lincoln County Sheriff is taking applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. This position has starting salary range of $20.74 – $22.39 per hour depending on experience. A generous benefit package to include; a two week paid vacation, paid…
Pursuit Leads to Fiery Crash
On May 22, 2020 at 2:40 a.m., a Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of 11th and Augusta Avenue. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit began. The vehicle was occupied by a lone male occupant…
Memorial Day, May 25, 2020 Celebration in North Platte, Nebraska
Memorial Day, May 25, 2020 Celebration in North Platte, NebraskaTraditional Memorial Day celebrations at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial have been canceled due to the COVID-19 virus. The memorial’s President of the Board Kevin Kennedy and several of his fellow…
Accidental Drowning
On May 5, 2020 at 4:35 p.m., Deputies received a report of a possible drowning that occurred at Birdwood State Wildlife Management Area (Fire Lake) off Homestead Road. This area is an interstate lake just west of North Platte, NE.…
Fatality Accident
On May 2, 2020 at 3:50 p.m., Deputies were asked to respond to a single vehicle accident at mile marker 90 on U.S. Highway 83 (about 5 miles north of North Platte, NE.). Deputies discovered a Ram pickup truck was…
Transient Arrested on Multiple Felonies
On March 18, 2020 a citizen reported a Burglary of a workshop on North Front Road (just north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks). Deputies investigated and found a transient male walked into the shop and went through many items,…
Deputies Arrest Brady Man
During the month of February 2020, Sheriff’s Deputies obtained information that a subject identified as thirty-nine year old Darby Stevens of rural Brady had a firearm in his possession. Deputies learned that Mr. Stevens was a convicted felon and should…
Vehicle in the Canal
On January 21, 2020 at 6:44 a.m., Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the canal about a half mile east of Homestead Road. Deputies responded to the scene and made contact with the male driver who was identified…
Two Vehicle Collision
On November 18, 2019 at 7:00 a.m., the 911 Center advised of a two vehicle, injury accident near mile marker 63 on U.S. Highway 83. It was reported a truck and a car had struck head on and one of…