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09/10/2026

Man shot after argument in Lincoln; suspect at large

LINCOLN, Neb. — A man was shot Wednesday night in the 100 block of Trenridge Way (Trenridge Gardens apartments) after a brief argument with an unknown person, Lincoln police said.

Officers responded around 11 p.m. Sept. 9th to a report of a shooting. The victim told police he was shot by someone he did not know. He was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

No one is in custody. Police said they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.

The case number is C6-077497. Anyone with information is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600 to remain anonymous.

09/09/2026

Two drivers injured in Tuesday morning crash at 40th and South; pickup driver cited

LINCOLN — Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash at 40th and South streets early Tuesday, police said.

About 6:35 a.m. Sept. 8, a 2018 red Chevrolet Tahoe traveling west on South Street collided with a white 2013 Ford F-150 pickup going south on 40th Street.

The Tahoe driver and a witness told officers their traffic signal was green. The pickup driver said he believed his light was green but briefly looked away from the road to check his phone.

Both drivers were transported for treatment of minor injuries. The F-150 driver was cited and released for failure to yield the right of way and no operator’s license. The case is listed as C6-076870

09/09/2026

Lincoln man jailed after fleeing traffic stop, m**h found in backpack

LINCOLN — A 46-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after he fled from an officer on a bicycle, crashed, and then ran on foot, police said.

About 10:45 p.m. Sept. 8, an officer on patrol saw Noah Yankton leave the NP Mart at 2801 O Street on a bicycle, skip the designated crosswalk and cross O Street improperly. When the officer tried to stop him, Yankton rode north, crashed in the 2800 block of P Street and continued on foot.

He was caught after a short chase. A search of his backpack turned up 0.2 grams of m**hamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a collection of coins and foreign currency, according to police.

Yankton was cited and booked into jail on charges of resisting arrest (second offense), possession of a controlled substance and obstructing a police officer.

The case is listed as C6-077172.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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09/02/2026

Rollover Crash Closes Intersection at Hunts Drive and Old Cheney Road

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Police responded about 6:45 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash at Hunts Drive and Old Cheney Road.

A gray Chevrolet Traverse and a black Mazda were involved. One vehicle rolled. The male driver of that vehicle was taken to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The intersection was closed for about two hours during the investigation and cleanup. It has since reopened.

The official crash report remains pending.
Once complete, it can be viewed by searching case number C6-074882 at https://cjis.lincoln.ne.gov/~lpd/ACCIDENTS.htm.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

New crash reports are transferred to this system following processing by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. It may take up to 5 working days for a new crash report to be available for viewing.

08/31/2026

USPS Worker Arrested After $46,000 in Sports Cards Vanish From Lincoln Post Office

LINCOLN, Neb. — A U.S. Postal Service employee was arrested late Saturday after high-value sports cards worth nearly $46,000 disappeared from a downtown post office, Lincoln police said.

Officers responded just after 9 p.m. Aug. 29 to a delayed theft report at the post office at 700 R Street. The victim said a package containing six football and basketball cards purchased online never arrived as scheduled that evening.

One of the cards later appeared for sale on Facebook. Detectives arranged a meeting with the seller for about 11:15 p.m. Plainclothes officers met the man at WarHorse Casino and took him into custody.

Trenton Bogenreif, 30, a USPS employee, was booked into Lancaster County Jail on a charge of theft by unlawful taking of $5,000 or more. The case number is C6-073795.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/29/2026

Lincoln teen arrested after knife chase, burglary near 7th and G Street

LINCOLN, Neb. — An 18-year-old Lincoln man was arrested Friday morning after police say he entered a nearby home through an open window, armed himself with a kitchen knife, chased a man from the residence, and stole cash and a v**e pen.

Lincoln Police were called just after 11:15 a.m. Aug. 28 to the area of 7th and G streets on a report of a person with a knife. Officers found Abdalah Hakrash, 18, in a vehicle, stopped him, and took him into custody without incident.

Police said the incident began as a disturbance at a residence. Hakrash crawled through an open window into the home of an 18-year-old woman he knew. He grabbed a large kitchen knife and chased a 19-year-old man out of the house and across the street. He then returned, took cash and a v**e pen, and left in his vehicle.

Hakrash was booked into Lancaster County Jail on two counts of terroristic threats, two counts of use of a weapon to commit a felony, burglary, and criminal trespass.

08/27/2026

Woman dies after south Lincoln camper fire; death investigated as suspicious

LINCOLN, Neb. — A 27-year-old woman rescued from a camper fire in south Lincoln has died, and the case is now being investigated as a suspicious death.

Lincoln Police and Lincoln Fire Rescue responded just before 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, to a camper fire at 2229 S. 8th Street. The incident was reported at 10:55 a.m. A bystander went inside the camper and rescued a woman later identified as 27-year-old Amber Smith of Lincoln found there. Both were taken to a hospital where Amber died Wednesday evening. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

The investigation is being led by the Lincoln Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit and the Lincoln Fire Rescue fire inspector.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, online at lincolncrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 app.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/27/2026

Unidentified man found dead in Lincoln field; investigation underway

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a field Thursday morning near 1st and M streets.

Officers responded around 8:30 a.m. Aug. 27 to a report of a body in the field and located a man later identified as 67-year-old Michael Lloyd of Lincoln deceased on the ground. The time of the incident is listed as 8:27 a.m. (Case C6-072912).

Police have not identified the man or determined what led to his death. The investigation remains active, and additional details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, online at lincolncrimestoppers.com, or through the free P3 app.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/25/2026

Woman Found Dead in Lincoln; Cause Under Investigation

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Police and Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to the 1700 block of G Street at approximately 3:27 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026, for a report of an unresponsive person.

Officers located a deceased 31-year-old woman. The cause of death remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lincoln Police Department at 402-441-6000. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/18/2026

Lincoln, NE July 2026 All LPD Incident/Dispatch Data Update

- 10,079 total incidents/dispatches reported this month — up 4% from June.

- Year-to-date: 64,094 (down 2% vs 2025).

Full density plot (location) + Time/Day heat map below Stay safe out there.