NSP continues to investigate murder, missing woman, asks public to help

Linda Dillard, still missing after

NSP continues to investigate murder, missing woman, asks public to help

by: The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 1, 2026

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol are renewing their request for information from the public on two long-term missing people.

Both investigations are still open. NSP investigators are seeking information from the public that could assist in either investigation. Tips can be made anonymously to Nebraska Crime Stoppers at NebraskaCrimeStoppers.com or by calling 800-422-1494.

Linda Dillard, 58, of Fairbury, was last seen on June 16, 2021, in rural Table Rock. Numerous searches of the area have not located Dillard.

On June 25, 2014, the body of Hai Nguyen, 34, of Lincoln, was found near Beaver Crossing. His death was ruled a homicide.

It has now been more than five years since Linda Dillard disappeared and more than 12 years since the death of Hai Nguyen.

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Henry J. Spires

09/05/2026

Name: Henry J. Spires

Booking date: 09/05/2026

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Meth possession. Failure to appear, 3 counts.

Trevon E. Edwards

09/05/26

Name: Trevon E. Edwards

Booking date: 09/05/26

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Possession controlled substance. 2nd deg. Forgery, $1,500-5,000.

Kimberly N. Crowe

09/04/26

Name: Kimberly N. Crowe

Booking date: 09/04/26

Arresting agency: Garden County sheriff's office

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Safekeeping for Garden Co.

Nathan J. Hansen

09/04/26

Name: Nathan J. Hansen

Booking date: 09/04/26

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending court appearance

Charges: DUI liquor. Probation violation.

Kenneth Crowe

09/04/26

Name: Kenneth Crowe

Booking date: 09/04/26

Arresting agency: Garden County sheriff's office

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Safekeeping for Garden Co.

Maria D. Valdivia-Velazquez

09/04/26

Name: Maria D. Valdivia-Velazquez

Booking date: 09/04/26

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Driving under revocation. Immigration violation.

Nathan J. Hansen

09/04/26

Name: Nathan J. Hansen

Booking date: 09/04/26

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending court

Charges: DUI

Sarah E. Hernandez

09/04/26

Name: Sarah E. Hernandez

Booking date: 09/04/26

Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office

Bond amount: $309

Charges: Contempt of court, Keith County

Osbel H. Rentria-Martinez

09/04/2026

Name: Osbel H. Rentria-Martinez

Booking date: 09/04/2026

Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Service, Omah

Bond amount: Hold for ICE

Charges: Immigration violation

Odilon Ponce

09/04/26

Name: Odilon Ponce

Booking date: 09/04/26

Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol

Bond amount: Pending court appearance.

Charges: Fugitive, Lake County, Ind.

Hector J. Pineda

09/03/26

Name: Hector J. Pineda

Booking date: 09/03/26

Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office

Bond amount: $1,500

Charges: DUI liquor. Refusal to submit to testing.

Mohamed A. Mohamed

09/03/2026

Name: Mohamed A. Mohamed

Booking date: 09/03/2026

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: $1,500

Charges: Drinking on public property. Disturbing the peace.

Lester M. Gutierrez-Gomez

09/03/26

Name: Lester M. Gutierrez-Gomez

Booking date: 09/03/26

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Hold for ICE

Charges: Forgery. Immigration violation.

Ashanta N. Smith

09/02/26

Name: Ashanta N. Smith

Booking date: 09/02/26

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending court appearance

Charges: Intentional child abuse.

Laurie A. Keefer

09/02/26

Name: Laurie A. Keefer

Booking date: 09/02/26

Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office

Bond amount: Pending court appearance

Charges: DUI liquor over 0.15.

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NSP continues to investigate murder, missing woman, asks public to help