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'A different kind of grieving': Tyler Goodrich's family, friends mourn his death
Tyler Goodrich Press Conference 3.10.25 The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ben Houchin confirms the identity of a dead man found Saturday morning was missing Lincoln man Tyler Goodrich. One of Tyler Goodrich's closest friends, Amanda Meyer, was shopping for a wedding dress with her sister when she heard the news that Goodrich had been found less than a thousand yards from his home. "I was trying to hold things together to finish that special moment for my sister," Meyer said.
'A different kind of grieving': Tyler Goodrich's family, friends mourn his death
LINCOLN — One of Tyler Goodrich's closest friends, Amanda Meyer, was shopping for a wedding dress with her sister when she heard the news that Goodrich had been found less than a thousand yards from his home. "I was trying to hold things together to finish that special moment for my sister," Meyer said. Goodrich's sister, Felicia Nichelson, shared similar sentiments. She had a house full of nieces and nephews when she heard the news.
'A different kind of grieving': Tyler Goodrich's family, friends mourn his death
One of Tyler Goodrich's closest friends, Amanda Meyer, was shopping for a wedding dress with her sister when she heard the news that Goodrich had been found less than a thousand yards from his home. "I was trying to hold things together to finish that special moment for my sister," Meyer said. Goodrich's sister, Felicia Nichelson, shared similar sentiments. She had a house full of nieces and nephews when she heard the news.
Lincoln woman charged with 2nd-degree assault in Sunday shooting incident
The Lancaster County Attorney's Office has charged a 21-year-old Lincoln woman with second-degree assault for a shooting that injured another woman Sunday evening, according to court documents. At about 6:40 p.m., officers with the Lincoln Police Department were sent to a residence in the 3200 block of Portia Street on reports of a shooting. Police arrived and found a 44-year-old woman in an apartment building hallway with a gunshot wound to her left leg, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Large fire in lumberyard causes explosions, evacuations in north Lincoln
Fire at 2259 Y Street Firefighters work to extinguish a fire on Tuesday night at near Stewart and Y streets in north Lincoln. Heavy flames, smoke and explosions were reported at the scene of a fire in north Lincoln that burned in a lumberyard late Tuesday. Acting Battalion Chief Jon Reed said it was unclear where the fire started, but it displaced two residents of a nearby home, caused a brief evacuation of an apartment building and threatened a commercial building near North 22nd and Y streets.
Lincoln woman charged with 2nd-degree assault in Sunday shooting incident
The Lancaster County Attorney's Office has charged a 21-year-old Lincoln woman with second-degree assault for a shooting that injured another woman Sunday evening, according to court documents. At about 6:40 p.m., officers with the Lincoln Police Department were sent to a residence in the 3200 block of Portia Street on reports of a shooting. Police arrived and found a 44-year-old woman in an apartment building hallway with a gunshot wound to her left leg, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Lincoln man accused of sex assault after police investigate child death
A 46-year-old Lincoln man was booked into the Lancaster County jail Monday after being accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, according to court documents. Joshua Hamilton has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child stemming from a case that police had been investigating since 2023. In March 2023, officers with the Lincoln Police Department were sent to a local hospital to investigate the death of a 2-month-old child, according to the court documents.
North Lincoln house fire caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, officals say
1734 N 32nd St. Fire 03.10.25 Lincoln Fire and Rescue extinguished a house fire in the 1700 block of North 32nd Street on Monday. LFR spokesperson MJ Lierman said the fire was started by improperly discarded smoking materials. Lincoln Fire and Rescue quickly extinguished a house fire Monday afternoon that LFR spokesperson MJ Lierman said was believed to have been started by improperly discarded smoking materials.
Lincoln woman arrested after allegedly shooting woman in leg
A 21-year-old Lincoln woman was arrested Sunday evening after police said she shot a 44-year-old woman in the leg, according to the Lincoln Police Department. At about 6:40 p.m., officers were sent to a residence in the 3200 block of Portia Street on reports of a shooting. Mercedes Kruger Mercedes Kruger Police arrived and discovered a 44-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the leg. She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Sgt.
Lincoln Police investigating Monday morning robbery at Casey's
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Monday morning in southwest Lincoln. At about 3:40 a.m., officers were sent to the Casey's General Store at 606 W. A St., on reports of a robbery, Sgt. Chris Vollmer said. The reporting party, a 44-year-old store clerk, told police an unknown man entered the store wearing a mask. The man proceeded to pick up three bottles of liquor before running out of the store without paying.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office: Homicide not suspected in Tyler Goodrich case
Tyler Goodrich, 3.10 Flowers are seen Monday at U.S. 77 and West Pioneers Boulevard near the wooded area where the body of Tyler Goodrich was found on Saturday by someone walking their dog. Goodrich had been missing since November 2023. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that Tyler Goodrich's remains were found Saturday more than a year after he went missing, but it also said investigators are confident his death was not the result of a homicide.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office finds half-ton of marijuana during stop
A North Carolina man was charged in Lancaster County Court after deputies with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office discovered more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana in the U-Haul truck he was driving, according to court documents. At about noon Friday a deputy noticed a U-Haul truck with an Arizona license plate traveling east on Interstate 80 near mile marker 403, according to the probable cause affidavit. The deputy observed the truck swerving from side to side, failing to stay in a single lane.
UNL professor recalls brave actions of student who tried to help murdered woman
Two University of Lincoln-Nebraska students were on their way home from a trip to Sam's Club when they witnessed a domestic assault occurring in front of their eyes and made a choice to help someone in desperate need. On Feb. 26, at about 12:30 p.m., officers were sent to an area near 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance. Michelle Gonzalez, 21, who had filed a protection order earlier in the day, had just been hit by a car driven by 28-year-old Ibrahim Alhamadani.
North Lincoln house fire caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, officals say
Lincoln Fire and Rescue quickly extinguished a house fire Monday afternoon that LFR spokesperson MJ Lierman said was believed to have been started by improperly discarded smoking materials. Firefighters were called to the 1700 block of North 32nd Street at about 3:30 p.m. First responders were able to put out the fire quickly, but it damaged the exterior side and rear of the home.
1734 N 32nd St. Fire 03.10.25
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Lancaster County Sheriff's Office finds half-ton of marijuana during stop Original
A North Carolina man was charged in Lancaster County Court after deputies with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office discovered more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana in the U-Haul truck he was driving, according to court documents. At about noon Friday a deputy noticed a U-Haul truck with an Arizona license plate traveling east on Interstate 80 near mile marker 403, according to the probable cause affidavit. The deputy observed the truck swerving from side to side, failing to stay in a single lane.
Lincoln Police investigating Monday morning robbery at Casey's
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Monday morning in southwest Lincoln. At about 3:40 a.m., officers were sent to the Casey's General Store at 606 W. A St., on reports of a robbery, Sgt. Chris Vollmer said. The reporting party, a 44-year-old store clerk, told police an unknown man entered the store wearing a mask. The man proceeded to pick up three bottles of liquor before running out of the store without paying.
Tyler Goodrich press conference, 3.10
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Lancaster County Sheriff's Office: Homicide not suspected in Tyler Goodrich case
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that Tyler Goodrich's body was found on Saturday in a wooded area along U.S. 77 less than 1,000 yards from his home, where he was last seen Nov. 3, 2023. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said an autopsy will be done, but he is confident Goodrich's death was not the result of a homicide. "Preliminary results of our investigation have led us to believe this is not a homicide and there is no threat to the public," Houchin said during a media briefing.
Lincoln woman arrested after allegedly shooting woman in leg
A 21-year-old Lincoln woman was arrested Sunday evening after police said she shot a 44-year-old woman in the leg, according to the Lincoln Police Department. At about 6:40 p.m., officers were sent to a residence in the 3200 block of Portia Street on reports of a shooting. Police arrived and discovered a 44-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the leg. She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
UNL professor recalls brave actions of student who tried to help murdered woman
Two University of Lincoln-Nebraska students were on their way home from a trip to Sam's Club when they witnessed a domestic assault occurring in front of their eyes and made a choice to help someone in desperate need. On Feb. 26, at about 12:30 p.m., officers were sent to an area near 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance. Michelle Gonzalez, 21, who had filed a protection order earlier in the day, had just been hit by a car driven by 28-year-old Ibrahim Alhamadani.
Domestic violence cases in Lincoln are 'increasing'
Shooting, 2.26 Police vehicles line the street on Indian Hills Drive Feb. 26 after a reported domestic violence incident. Police say Michelle Gonzalez had filed a protection order against her former boyfriend, Ibrahim Alhamadani, just hours before he ran her down with his vehicle and then shot her to death.
Tyler Goodrich's sister says body found is missing Lincoln man
The sister of Tyler Goodrich, who has been missing since November 2023, believes the body found early Saturday morning about 1,000 yards from Goodrich's Lincoln home is that of her brother. "I saw the tattoo photos and am 100% confident it's Tyler," Felicia Nichelson told the Journal Star Sunday night. Tyler Goodrich Tyler Goodrich She said that the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office will compare dental records to confirm Goodrich's identity.
Domestic violence cases in Lincoln are 'increasing'
Michelle Gonzalez had filed a protection order against her former boyfriend, Ibrahim Alhamadani, just hours before police say he ran her down with his vehicle and then shot her to death after two good Samaritans tried to help her. The horrific incident that occurred in broad daylight in east Lincoln on Feb. 26 was one of three murders of Nebraska women by men who were former partners in less than a month's time.
UNL professor recalls brave actions of student who tried to help murdered woman
Two University of Lincoln-Nebraska students were on their way home from a trip to Sam's Club when they witnessed a domestic assault occurring in front of their eyes and made a choice to help someone in desperate need. On Feb. 26, at about 12:30 p.m., officers were sent to an area near 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance. Michelle Gonzalez, 21, who had filed a protection order earlier in the day, had just been hit by a car driven by 28-year-old Ibrahim Alhamadani.
Lincoln man accused of stabbing a man he said was trespassing
A 51-year-old Lincoln man was arrested early Friday morning after allegedly stabbing a man he said was trespassing in his residence, LPD spokesperson Erika Thomas said. At about 4:15 a.m., officers were sent to an apartment near South 22nd and Washington streets on reports of a trespass by two people known to the 51-year-old man. While they were en route to the location, police were notified that someone had been stabbed at the scene, Thomas said.
Police ask for public's help in locating 64-year-old Lincoln man
The Lincoln Police Department is asking the public for help locating a 64-year-old Lincoln man. Robert Grady was last seen Wednesday at about 7 p.m. in the area of Northwest 23rd and West O streets. He is 5-foot-9 and weighs about 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing glasses, a long-sleeved tie-dye T-shirt, a neon green hoodie, a brown jacket, gray sweatpants, tan shoes and a ball cap. Grady also has a sundial tattoo on his right hand.
Lincoln police make arrest in attempted robbery that occurred last month
The Lincoln Police Department made an arrest Tuesday in an attempted robbery case from last month that left one woman with a knife wound, LPD spokesperson Erika Thomas said. On Feb. 22, at about 5:30 p.m., officers were sent to the area of South 28th and J streets on reports of a belated robbery that occurred between 5 and 6:30 a.m. that day.
Lincoln Police make arrest in attempted robbery that occurred last month
The Lincoln Police Department made an arrest Tuesday in an attempted robbery case from last month that left one woman with a knife wound, LPD spokesperson Erika Thomas said. On Feb. 22, at about 5:30 p.m., officers were sent to the area of South 28th and J streets on reports of a belated robbery that occurred between 5 and 6:30 a.m. that day.
3 men arrested after Lincoln Police find cocaine and marijuana in vehicle
The Lincoln Police Department arrested three men Friday after police discovered cocaine and marijuana in a vehicle they were in, LPD spokesperson Erika Thomas said. On Friday, at about 5 p.m., 50-year-old Thanh Ngo, of Lincoln, tried to get into a police cruiser after exiting the vehicle of 65-year-old James Ross, of Lincoln, that was parked outside of a convenience store near North 33rd and Holdrege streets.
Lincoln woman killed Wednesday had sought protection order against shooter
The woman shot and killed Wednesday in an east Lincoln neighborhood had taken out a protection order the same day against the man police say shot her. Michelle Gonzalez was involved in a previous romantic relationship with Ibrahim Alhamadani and had filed a protection order against him Wednesday morning, Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said at a Friday news conference. Police say Alhamadani, 28, shot the 21-year-old Gonzalez several times Wednesday before turning the gun on himself.
Police ID 2 killed in murder-suicide shooting in east Lincoln
The Lincoln Police Department on Friday identified the two people who died in a murder-suicide shooting following a domestic disturbance Wednesday in east Lincoln. Ibrahim Alhamadani, 28, of Lincoln died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting Michelle Gonzalez, 21, also of Lincoln, who died at a local hospital Wednesday evening, Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said at a Friday news conference.
Lincoln Police to do O Street traffic enforcement project
The Lincoln Police Department's Northeast Team will launch a traffic enforcement project throughout March targeting speeding and impaired driving on O Street, according to a news release. The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office awarded LPD a grant to fund the initiative. "While these violations occur throughout Lincoln, O Street has been a frequent source of citizen concerns," LPD Traffic Unit Supervisor Sgt. Sara Genoways said.
Man runs over woman with vehicle, later shoots her and himself, Lincoln police say
A domestic disturbance Wednesday afternoon led to a shooting that left two people dead. Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said that around 12:30 p.m., officers were sent to an area near 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance. Morrow said a 28-year-old man ran over a 21-year-old woman with his vehicle. Two women in the area helped the woman into their vehicle and drove east into a neighborhood.
Lincoln police investigating shooting incident near Arnold Heights neighborhood
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating after shots were fired at two homes in the Arnold Heights neighborhood Wednesday night. At about 8:45 p.m., officers were sent to the area of Northwest 48th and West Adams streets on reports of gunshots, LPD said. Police arrived at the scene and found two homes had been hit with bullets. One residence had a window shot through, causing damage to an interior wall. The second house was hit twice on the outside, which also caused damage inside the house.
Lincoln police use Taser on man after he allegedly ran during drug search
A 39-year-old Lincoln man was charged with five felonies Tuesday after he allegedly ran from police during a search for drugs at his residence Monday, according to court documents. On Monday, investigators with the Lincoln Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force went to Eddrick Jones' residence in the 7900 block of Palmilla Lane after receiving a tip that Jones may have been selling drugs from his home, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Man involved in Lincoln police shooting charged with assaulting officer
The Lincoln man involved in an officer-involved shooting was charged Wednesday after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and assaulting an officer. On Monday, at about 2:30 a.m., Lincoln police officers stopped a white Cadillac outside an apartment complex near North 46th and Orchard streets, LPD Chief Michon Morrow said at a news conference after the incident.
Two people dead after domestic disturbance in east Lincoln
LPD Chief Michon Morrow discusses shooting that left two dead Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said that around 12:30 p.m., officers were sent to an area near 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance. A domestic disturbance Wednesday afternoon led to a shooting that left two people dead. Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said that around 12:30 p.m., officers were sent to an area near 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance.
Man involved in Lincoln police shooting charged with assaulting officer
The Lincoln man involved in an officer-involved shooting was charged Wednesday after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and assaulting an officer. On Monday, at about 2:30 a.m., Lincoln Police officers stopped a white Cadillac outside an apartment complex near North 46th and Orchard streets, LPD Chief Michon Morrow said at a news conference after the incident.
Lincoln Police at scene of reported shooting near 84th, O
Lincoln Police responded to the scene of a reported shooting Wednesday afternoon in east Lincoln. Police scanner traffic indicated that at least one person had been shot at about 12:30 p.m. near 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive, which is a few blocks south of 84th and O streets. The shooting may have been related to a reported hit-and-run accident in the same area. LPD said in a social media post that officers were "on the scene of an active incident the area of S.
Police investigating third suspected arson in northeast Lincoln
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a suspected arson early Wednesday morning in northeast Lincoln that is possibly connected to two other arson investigations in the same area, LPD spokesperson Erika Thomas said. At about 1:50 a.m., Lincoln Police and Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to an apartment building near North 49th Street and Walker Avenue on reports of a fire in a stairwell.
Lincoln police use Taser on man after he allegedly ran during drug search
A 39-year-old Lincoln man was charged with five felonies Tuesday after he allegedly ran from police during a search for drugs at his residence Monday, according to court documents. On Monday, investigators with the Lincoln Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force went to Eddrick Jones' residence in the 7900 block of Palmilla Lane after receiving a tip that Jones may have been selling drugs from his home, according to the probable cause affidavit.
63-year-old man dies a week after south Lincoln crash
A 63-year-old Lincoln man died Tuesday after experiencing a medical episode while driving last week, causing him to crash into a tree, according to the Lincoln Police Department. On Feb. 17, Brian Swanson was traveling west on Plymouth Avenue toward Bradfield Drive when he drove off the road, through some yards and collided with a tree, according to the crash report. Two witnesses removed Swanson from the vehicle before rescue crews arrived and took him to Bryan West Campus.
Lincoln Police officer fires shot at fleeing vehicle; no injuries reported
A Lincoln Police officer fired a shot at a vehicle that fled a traffic stop Monday morning, dragging another officer. At about 2:30 a.m., officers performed a traffic stop on a white Cadillac outside an apartment complex near North 46th and Orchard streets, LPD Chief Michon Morrow said.
Lincoln Police officer fires shot at fleeing vehicle; no injuries reported
LINCOLN — A Lincoln Police officer fired a shot at a vehicle that fled a traffic stop Monday morning, dragging another officer. At about 2:30 a.m., officers performed a traffic stop on a white Cadillac outside an apartment complex near North 46th and Orchard streets, LPD Chief Michon Morrow said.
Lincoln Police investigating attempted robbery that left woman injured
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred early Saturday morning and left a woman with minor injuries, LPD spokesperson Erika Thomas said.
Lincoln Police officer fires shot at fleeing vehicle; no injuries reported
A Lincoln Police officer fired a shot at a vehicle the fled a traffic stop Monday morning, dragging another officer. At about 2:30 a.m., officers performed a traffic stop on a white Cadillac outside an apartment complex near North 46th and Orchard streets, LPD Chief Michon Morrow said.
Nebraska attorney general, Lancaster County sheriff warn of violent scam
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner have issued a consumer alert regarding a threatening scam in Lancaster County, according to a news release from Hilgers' office. The scam uses specific personal details and scare tactics to pressure people into sending the scammers money. "Multiple Nebraskans have received threats from unknown numbers or emails from people claiming to harm them or their families," the news release said.
Nebraska attorney general, Lancaster County sheriff warn of violent scam
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner have issued a consumer alert regarding a threatening scam in Lancaster County, according to a news release from Hilgers' office. Terry Wagner Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner The scam uses specific personal details and scare tactics to pressure people into sending the scammers money.
'You're a predator': Judge sentences Hickman man to prison for molesting girl
A 43-year-old Hickman man was sentenced to prison Thursday after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Joshua Brokering received a sentence of 42 to 45 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree sexual assault. Joshua Brokering Joshua Brokering In January 2024, Brokering was arrested after a child reported that he molested her multiple times, according to the probable cause affidavit. Brokering was booked into Lancaster County jail on Jan.
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