NORTH PLATTE-(NORTH PLATTE POST)

 

Driving past 8th street you may have seen road closures due to a dangerous fire seen at 8th st and Willow in North Platte caused by a stove-top burner left on.

Temperatures in the high 80s made for a dangerous battle with the blaze sending smoke in the air alerting locals of the emergency. North Platte Firefighters responded to the call at 11:45AM Monday June 4th.

All three North Platte Fire Stations responded to the fire, as well as mutual aid from fire stations of Hershey and Stapleton.  Two firefighters were sent to the hospital due to fire exhaustion. The Red Cross was on site with food and refreshments for the firefighters.

The firefighters did a “tremendous job under the conditions” says Assistant Chief Dennis Thompson of The North Platte Fire Department.

The house is being watched to prevent further burning from happening.

The case against four adults charged with child abuse and false imprisonment in North Platte last October will have to proceed without statements and interviews given by the defendants because they were not read their Miranda rights after their arrests. Lincoln County District Court Judge Richard Birch suppressed statements and interviews given to Health and Human Services by Lacy Beyer, Ashly Clark, and Samantha and Bryson Eyten after they were arrested October 25. All four were charged with two counts of child abuse and two counts of false imprisonment after police observed two young children sleeping in a wire animal kennel at the mobile home where the defendants lived. The home was full of trash and smelled of urine and feces.

(Omaha, Neb.)- The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections today, Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Omaha.  The surprise inspections target commercial vehicles that might not travel outside the city or pass through weigh stations as part of their regular routes.

During the special enforcement effort, the Metropolitan Aggressive and Prevention Selective (MAPS) Teams conducted 67 inspections, discovered 271 violations, and took 30 vehicles out of service (not allowed to continue on the road).  Vehicles are placed out of service for a variety of reasons relating to bad brakes or tires, or other problems that pose immediate safety risks. In addition, four drivers were taken out of service (not allowed to continue driving). Officers issued a total of $4,630 in fines.

“The MAPS Team ensures truck operators who rarely leave the city limits are maintaining their vehicles and abiding by safety regulations,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “While most truck owners and operators share our concern for safety, we know some think they can ignore safety standards as long as they avoid the weigh stations. The MAPS Team extends our reach into cities and towns across the state.”

This was the 4^th MAPS Team event of 2012. Inspections have also been conducted in Lincoln, Grand Island, and Sarpy County this year.  More surprise inspections are planned throughout the spring and summer in cities and towns across Nebraska.

The MAPS Team is funded largely by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Troopers check for compliance with federal safety regulations and enforce laws pertaining to weight, size, registration, dyed fuels, and permits associated with commercial vehicles. The MAPS Team was implemented in 1998 and consists of 36 troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division. On average, 20-24 troopers work each MAPS event.

(North Platte, NE)- A Joint Operation involving members of the Cooperative Operation for Drug Enforcement (CODE) Drug Task Force led to the arrest of one individual. Nicholle Caudillo, 23, of North Platte was arrested on Tuesday on two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine, a class two felony. The arrest was due to a joint investigation which began in August of 2011.

(Sarpy County, Neb.)- The Nebraska State Patrol, with the assistance from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections today, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Sarpy County. The surprise inspections target commercial vehicles that might not travel outside the city or pass through weigh stations as part of their regular routes.

During the special enforcement effort, the Metropolitan Aggressive and Prevention Selective (MAPS) Teams conducted 96 inspections, discovered 355 violations, and took 39 vehicles out of service (not allowed to continue on the road). Vehicles are placed out of service for a variety of reasons relating to bad brakes or tires, or other problems that pose immediate safety risks. In addition, five drivers were taken out of service (not allowed to continue driving). Officers issued a total of $5,490 in fines.

“The MAPS Team ensures truck operators who rarely leave the city limits are maintaining their vehicles and abiding by safety regulations,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “While most truck owners and operators share our concern for safety, we know some think they can ignore safety standards as long as they avoid the weigh stations. The MAPS Team extends our reach into cities and towns across the state.”

This was the 3rd MAPS Team event of 2012. Inspections have also been conducted in Lincoln and Grand Island this year. More surprise inspections are planned throughout the spring and summer in cities and towns across Nebraska.

The MAPS Team is funded largely by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Troopers check for compliance with federal safety regulations and enforce laws pertaining to weight, size, registration, dyed fuels, and permits associated with commercial vehicles. The MAPS Team was implemented in 1998 and consists of 36 troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division. On average, 20-24 troopers work each MAPS event.

North Platte – Great Plains Regional Medical Center’s advertising campaign for the cardiology department won a bronze award for excellence from Healthcare Marketing Report this spring.

The print and radio advertising campaign, titled, “Follow Your Heart,” featured the photos and voices of several patients and a statement about how the care they received enabled them to enjoy favorite activities again, like ranching and hunting.

“This campaign was a creative way to highlight our physicians and staff and the exceptional care they provide at Great Plains,” said Marcia Baumann, vice president of growth and development. “Our people make a difference in the lives of patients and families everyday, and awards like this reinforce the tremendous resource GPRMC is for the North Platte community.”

Healthcare Marketing Report is a national newspaper for healthcare marketing, and the publication received nearly 4,000 entries this year. A national panel of judges granted awards to those entries that exemplify exceptional quality, creativity and message effectiveness.

From Deb Collins / Nebraska State Patrol: (Lincoln, Neb.)- Sworn members of the Nebraska State Patrol were honored during the 13^th annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Outstanding Law Enforcement Awards & Recognition ceremony.

The awards ceremony held Tuesday, May 22, in Lincoln, recognized law enforcement officers who work daily to ensure Nebraska roadways are kept safe from drinking and drugged drivers.

“By removing impaired drivers from our roadways these troopers are helping to reduce the potential for serious injury or fatality crashes,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We join MADD in congratulating them on their dedication to saving lives.”

The Troopers listed below were honored by MADD for their commitment to keeping Nebraska communities and roads safe.

Headquarters Troop- Lincoln	Education/Awareness Individual Award	Trooper Randy Bybee
Troop B- Norfolk	MIP Individual Award	Trooper Eric Kloster
Troop C- Grand Island	Adult DWI/DUI Individual Award	Trooper Sam Mortensen
Troop D- North Platte	Adult DWI/DUI Individual Award   Adult DWI/DUI Individual Award Adult DWI/DUI Individual Award Adult DWI/DUI Team Award	Trooper Justin Buhlke Trooper Eric Hesser Trooper Tyler Schmidt Trooper J.J. Pedersen & Trooper Tyler Schmidt
Carrier Enforcement	Adult DWI/DUI Individual Award Adult DWI/DUI Individual Award	Trooper Justin Petersen Trooper Sean Velte

(Lincoln, Neb.)- In an effort to reduce the number of serious injury and fatality crashes during the heavily traveled summer months, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) will kick-off its “100 Days of Summer” initiative starting with the Memorial Day Holiday weekend.

In its fifth year, the “100 Days of Summer” initiative provides motorists an opportunity to view planned NSP enforcement activities. Each day, beginning with the Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Labor Day, the NSP Field Services Division will work to hold at least one traffic safety enforcement operation somewhere in the state.

“It’s all about voluntary compliance with motor vehicle laws,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Through this initiative we are encouraging motorists to partner with us in saving lives by obeying the rules of the road which are designed to keep them safe.”

Motorists are reminded to wear their seat belts, obey the posted speed limit and to never drive impaired or distracted.

Travelers can visit the Nebraska State Patrol website at www.statepatrol.nebraska.gov and click on “NSP Enforcement Activities” in the Quick Links box on the upper right hand side of the home page. The link will display monthly calendars, with each day listing the type and location of the planned special enforcement efforts.

On May 17, officers from the North Platte Police Deparment responded to the Great Plains Regional Medical Center on the report of a sexual assault. The victim claimed to have been sexually assaulted by David Ely Sr. in the 1400 block of Rodeo Road. After the investigation was complete and a search warrant conducted, Ely was placed under arrest for 1st Degree Sexual Assault, a Class II Felony; Possession of a Pharmacy Drug, a class III misdemeanor; Possession of Marijuana (less than one ounce) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.