Authorities looking for man who ran from traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Greenwood
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who ran from a traffic stop near Greenwood on Friday.
Just before 12:30 p.m., investigators with the Lancaster County Criminal Interdiction Task Force pulled over a car on Interstate 80 near mile marker 416.
During the traffic stop, investigators found 40 pounds of methamphetamine along with a firearm.
According to the sheriff’s office, both the driver and passenger fled on foot into wooded area.
Authorities secured the area and searched for the men with a helicopter, drones, and K9 units.
The driver was found and taken into custody a short time later, according to the sheriff’s office, but the passenger is still at-large.
Authorities described the passenger as a Hispanic male wearing dark pants and a dark colored jacket with no shoes.
If you see the man matching the description, do not approach and call 911.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 402-441-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
⚠️Deputies and Troopers are searching the area of I-80 near mile marker 416 after two men fled a traffic stop on foot. One is in custody. The other male was last seen southbound, believed to be wearing black pants and jacket, without shoes. If you see an individual matching the…
— Lancaster County Sheriff (@LSOnebraska) September 19, 2025
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