Lincoln Man Arrested After Multi-County Pursuit

December 3, 2024 (LIncoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man following a multi-county pursuit.

The incident occurred late Monday evening, when a trooper saw a Buick sedan run a red light at the intersection of NW 20th and West O Street in Lincoln. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated westbound on West O Street. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

As the vehicle exited Lincoln westbound on Highway 6 and turned southbound on SW 98th Street, the NSP AirWing took over the pursuit from the air. NSP pilots tracked the vehicle as it continued on county roads. After approximately 20 minutes, a Milford Police officer was able to successfully deploy stop sticks to slow the vehicle.

The driver parked near a residence in Milford and fled on foot into a wooded area. Troopers, along with officers from Milford PD and the Seward County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area. At approximately 10:40 p.m., the driver exited the wooded area and was taken into custody without further incident. Troopers located suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

The driver, Jesse Stinson, 27, of Lincoln, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a revoked license, and multiple active warrants. He was lodged in Lancaster County Jail.