Jun 15, 2024

North Platte Standoff ends with suspect in police custody

Posted Jun 15, 2024 3:03 AM
Photo taken by POST)
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North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - A standoff in North Platte ends with one suspect in police custody. 

According to reports and scanner traffic, a suspect barricaded himself in a home near West 5th Street and North Sheridan Avenue around 5:30 pm. Reports say the suspect was fleeing from police in a high-speed pursuit and ran inside the home. 

Roads around the area were blocked off by local law enforcement. Local law enforcement on scene included the North Platte Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department as well the Nebraska State Patrol assisting with the situation.

***This is a developing story and will be updated when more details are available. 

(Photo taken by POST)
(Photo taken by POST)