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Brewer at the Legislature: Police reforms designed for Lincoln, Omaha don’t fit rest of state

Sen. Tom Brewer - Apr. 18, 2021
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LB 51 is a bill introduced by Sen. Steve Lathrop. He is the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and this bill is one that he made a committee priority. LB 51 will change the requirements for the certification law enforcement officers and accreditation of law enforcement agencies in Nebraska.

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Putting the brakes on bad bills

Gov. Pete Ricketts - Apr. 13, 2021
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The Nebraska Legislature is two-thirds of the way through the 2021 legislative session.  Over the next several weeks, Senators will vote on a number of key bills.  As they do, I encourage Nebraskans to follow closely debate at the State Capitol.

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Jamal J. Zeno
04/20/21
Name: Jamal J. Zeno
Booking date: 04/20/21
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: DUI liquor, over 0.15. Refusal to submit to breath test.
Lukas J. Vieyra-Hartmann
04/20/21
Name: Lukas J. Vieyra-Hartmann
Booking date: 04/20/21
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Theft, $500-$1,500.
Joshua A. Richards, Jr.
04/20/21
Name: Joshua A. Richards, Jr.
Booking date: 04/20/21
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: Domestic assault. False imprisonment.
Michael D. Lappegard, Jr.
04/20/21
Name: Michael D. Lappegard, Jr.
Booking date: 04/20/21
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Possession controlled substance. Possession weapon during felony. Domestic assault.
Babette S. Hepperly
04/19/21
Name: Babette S. Hepperly
Booking date: 04/19/21
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Sentenced
Charges: DUI liquor
Jesse S. Dorris
04/18/21
Name: Jesse S. Dorris
Booking date: 04/18/21
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: Sentenced for contempt. $10,000 for resisting.
Charges: Contempt of court. Resisting officer
Destin N. Hansen
04/17/21
Name: Destin N. Hansen
Booking date: 04/17/21
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Sentenced
Charges: Resisting officer, 2nd offense
Aubrey A. Allred
04/17/21
Name: Aubrey A. Allred
Booking date: 04/17/21
Arresting agency: Red Willow County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Failure to appear. Conditional release violation
Patrick J. Murphy
04/17/21
Name: Patrick J. Murphy
Booking date: 04/17/21
Arresting agency: Red Willow County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Failure to appear
Nicholas R. Matteson
04/17/21
Name: Nicholas R. Matteson
Booking date: 04/17/21
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: Concealed weapon
Elisha A. Horn
04/17/21
Name: Elisha A. Horn
Booking date: 04/17/21
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: Hold
Charges: Fugitive, Frontier Co.
Allan L. Saunders
04/16/21
Name: Allan L. Saunders
Booking date: 04/16/21
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Possession controlled substance
Dustin R. Marble
04/16/21
Name: Dustin R. Marble
Booking date: 04/16/21
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Sentenced
Charges: Probation violation
Alex G. Estrada
04/16/21
Name: Alex G. Estrada
Booking date: 04/16/21
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Terroristic threats. Use of weapon. Weapon possession by prohibited person.
Justin H. Shores
04/15/21
Name: Justin H. Shores
Booking date: 04/15/21
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Probation violation, 2 counts