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A 19-year-old woman died after being shot in northeast Lincoln on Tuesday evening. Police arrested 37-year-old Tyler Benzel for first-degree murder following a disturbance involving juveniles. The victim had a single gunshot wound and died at the hospital. Investigators recovered the weapon and are seeking witness statements.
Lincoln, Nebraska experienced its first snowfall of the winter, leading to an increase in accidents. The Nebraska State Patrol responded to two deadly crashes, and law enforcement agencies have been dealing with over 30 crashes in a short period of time. Drivers are urged to slow down and be cautious on slick roads, especially on overpasses and bridges. It is advised to keep gas tanks full and have supplies for warmth in case of getting stuck. The City of Lincoln is treating roads with salt and brine to improve conditions.
A vehicle in south Lincoln rolled onto its side after losing traction on a bridge, causing it to drive off the west side of the road. No injuries were reported in the crash.
A deadly crash occurred at the intersection of S. 20th Street and Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, Nebraska. The driver of a maroon car attempting to turn onto Nebraska Parkway collided with a white pickup truck traveling westbound. Both drivers were taken to the hospital with critical injuries, and the driver of the maroon car later died. Nebraska Parkway is closed in both directions from 14th to 27th Street, impacting the evening commute. Lincoln Police are asking witnesses to come forward with information.
Lincoln Police are searching for the culprits behind a series of fuel tank vandalism incidents in Lincoln, Nebraska. Over the past six days, there have been 13 reported cases of holes being drilled into vehicle fuel tanks, with a total of 14 cases since September 12. The incidents have occurred in various areas and targeted different car models. Victims have reported either lower fuel levels or the smell of gas near their vehicles. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Lincoln Police Department or Lincoln Crime Stoppers.
A man stole over $10,000 worth of jewelry from a store in Gateway Mall in Lincoln, Nebraska. The suspect used a hammer to break a glass display case and took 11 pieces of jewelry, including eight diamond bracelets. He then pushed an employee to the ground before fleeing the scene. The Lincoln Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation and is seeking information from the public.
Lincoln Police have arrested Brent Lopez, a former employee of the Air Park Rec Center, in connection with a shooting that injured a Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services caseworker. The incident occurred during a child welfare check, when Lopez fired multiple rounds from his front porch, hitting one caseworker in the leg. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening. Lopez has been charged with assault on an officer and use of a firearm to commit a felony. The investigation is ongoing.
Lincoln Police are investigating a series of six small fires that were started in southwest Lincoln overnight. The fires, which included trash cans and dumpsters, were reported in various locations in the area. Surveillance video captured a teenage male wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and red flip flop-style sandals who may be connected to the incidents. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Lincoln Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in the Capitol Beach area of Lincoln, Nebraska, and was hospitalized in stable but critical condition. The incident occurred at Northwest 17th & West O, resulting in the closure of West O for a few hours. Lincoln Police will release more information on the crash, including potential citations and the cause of the accident. This is the latest serious incident involving a bicyclist or pedestrian on West O in the past two years.
The second night of Memorial Day weekend on O Street in Lincoln, Nebraska saw a noticeable increase in people, vehicles, and law enforcement activity. Lincoln Police and the Nebraska State Patrol were present with their mobile command center and helicopter. Authorities cleared out packed parking lots and strip malls by 11:45 p.m. There were also several traffic stops throughout the night. By 1:30 a.m., law enforcement operations were over and little traffic remained in the area.
Lincoln Police arrested a 25-year-old man riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 19-year-old man driving a silver Pontiac Grand Prix for speeding and leading officers on a pursuit in two separate incidents. The 25-year-old was arrested for operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, speeding, having an open title, and having a suspended license, while the 19-year-old was arrested for DUI, refusing a preliminary test, driving without an interlock device, operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, no valid registration, no insurance, speeding, possession of an open alcohol container, minor in possession of alcohol, and willful reckless driving.
The first night of the Memorial Day weekend on O Street in Lincoln, Nebraska was noisy but uneventful, with heavy law enforcement presence and over a dozen traffic stops. Lincoln Police and Nebraska State Patrol were concentrated along O Street, and LPD had their operations center at the back end of the Hy-Vee parking lot. The crowds eventually dispersed around early Saturday morning, and Lincoln Police called it a night around 1:30 a.m.