By LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office completed an overtime grant for the Nebraskaland Days Celebration. The grant was funded by the Nebraska Department of Highway Safety to allow more Deputies to be on patrol during the events.
Deputies conducted two-hundred-sixty traffic stops resulting in eighty citations. Deputies arrested two drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol and three occupants for possession of methamphetamine.
Additionally, 25 citations were issued for minor in possession of alcohol, three for possession of marijuana, five citations for possession of drug paraphernalia, multiple citations for open containers of alcohol, and two warrants for arrest.
Deputies issued 25 citations for speeding, nineteen for expired registration, and two for driving under suspension. Citations were also issued, No Proof of Insurance and No Driver’s License.
Finally, Deputies assisted ten motorists who needed help.