According to reports, officers with the Beatrice Police Department provided assistance to Nebraska State Troopers in ending a pursuit involving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The incident occurred on Jan. 11 shortly after 8:30 p.m. in Fairbury....
Read MorePolice say that a 16-year-old male was taken into custody after a shooting that took place on Jan. 3 just after 11:30 p.m. The shooting took place outside an apartment complex at 100th & Arcadia Plaza in Omaha where...
Read MorePeople in Nebraska may have heard of phishing, but they may be unaware of what it exactly is or what the possible effects of it are. Phishing is a type of scam that has exploded with the advent of...
Read MoreThe Nebraska legislature passed harsh laws dealing with the punishment of first-degree murder in 1977. The crime is divided into several categories, and the punishments vary in severity according to the exact circumstances of the murder. A conviction for...
Read MoreThe definition of theft by shoplifting in Nebraska encompasses more activities than simply taking an item out of a store without paying for it. An individual may be charged for theft by shoplifting as long as there is evidence...
Read MoreAfter someone has been taken into custody in Nebraska for a federal crime, a pretrial services officer generally interviews that individual about his or her background. This interview is intended to establish whether the interviewee ought to be released...
Read MoreIn the state of Nebraska, robbery is classified as a Class II felony. The difference between robbery and theft can typically be determined by evaluating whether force or violence have been used in depriving an individual of personal property...
Read MoreNebraska residents may benefit from understanding the laws described in the state’s Revised Statute 28-416. This legislation outlines the laws pertaining to violations and penalties concerning prohibited acts involving controlled substances. State laws deem it unlawful to intentionally dispense,...
Read MoreIn the state of Nebraska, in order for authorities to perform a search on a person’s home, car or personal effects, they must have a search warrant. This guards against unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure, according to the...
Read MoreBack in the 1990s, there was a sustained effort among police departments across the U.S. — including right here in Nebraska — to outfit all squad cars with dashboard cameras. These efforts ultimately proved successful, as these cameras are...
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