Nebraska State Patrol

Pursuit, Manhunt Lead to Two Arrests Near Big Springs

May 3, 2021 (Sidney) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following a pursuit and manhunt overnight near Big Springs.

At approximately 12:50 a.m. MT Monday, a trooper observed an eastbound Acura RL sedan speeding on Interstate 80 near Sunol at mile marker 67. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated and fled eastbound. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

During the pursuit, the trooper observed the two occupants of the vehicle throwing something out of the car,...