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.