Arrest Made On Platte River Bank

The Nebraska State Patrol says troopers arrest a Hastings, Nebraska man after he fled a traffic stop near Grand Island.

The Patrol says Wednesday evening, a trooper saw a Silverado speeding on U.S. Highway 34, just north of the I-80 Interchange in Grand Island.

During a traffic stop, a passenger ran from the scene, jumping over a fence, and running toward the Platte River.

After about 90 minutes, as back ups arrived, a trooper saw the suspect crawling across the south channel of the Platte River.

He was then taken into custody.

The Patrol says the passenger had provided false identification via a debit card during the initial traffic stop.

Investigators say 30 - year old Miguel Lopez was booked for criminal impersonation, obstructing a police officer, and criminal possession of a financial transaction device.

The NSP K9 Division and drone operators assisted.

(Picture from Getty Images)


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