Nebraska State Patrol make multiple arrests after two pursuits

OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested three people this week after two pursuits in Omaha.

Around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, a trooper attempted a traffic stop for speeding, but the driver refused to yield. Omaha Police Department Able 1 pilots took over the pursuit.

The driver eventually stopped, the driver and passenger getting taken into custody. A second passenger fled on foot and hid in a bush. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was deployed after the suspect refused to exit the bush.

The second passenger, Calib Willis, 24, of Omaha, was arrested a lodged for obstruction of an officer and possession of a controlled substance. The driver, Dillen Shepherd, 25, of Omaha was arrested and lodged for willful reckless driving and flight to avoid arrest.

The second pursuit occurred on Oct. 29 just before midnight. A Mercedes sedan was seen by a trooper going over 120 mph. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, and the driver immediately fled.

Stop sticks were deployed after a pursuit, causing the vehicle to stop.

Paul Deras, 20, of Omaha, was arrested and lodged for willful reckless driving, flight to avoid arrest, driving under the influence, open alcohol container and other traffic violations.