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State Patrol officer arrested for sexual assault
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By Michelle Starr
Staff writer t
Lincoln Police arrested a Nebraska
State Patrol Trooper on Wednesday for
first-degree sexual assault
According to a statement issued by
Lincoln Police, Sgt. Kenneth Miller,
34, was arrested at about noon at police
headquarters.
Lincoln Police Capt. David said no
details about the case were being
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released, including the datfc or what
happened during the alleged offense.
Terri Teuber, spokeswoman for the
Nebraska State Patrol, said die 22-year
veteran officer has been placed on paid
administrative leave until the investiga
tion is completed.
The agency would not speculate
what might happen to Miller^ job if he
were convicted, and Teuber said those
questions would be answered later.
The arrest came after Lincoln
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Police investigated the offense at the
request of the State Patrol, Lincoln
Police said. . -
According to a statement from the
State Patrol said the Lincoln Police
were notified of the possible crime after
Miller’s supervisor became aware of it
The State Patrol said Miller was not
on duty at the time of the offense, nor
was the law enforcement agency
involved with the alleged crime.
“I’m saddened by the situation,”
Col. Tom Nesbit said in & statement.
“Members of thisagency are like an
extended family.... That’s why there is a
somber mood among our officers and
employees toddy. * $ .
“I thfrik it’s important to note that
the State Patrol took the appropriate
action immediately when we learned
about the situation.”
Miller is being held in Lancaster
County Jail and awaits appearance in
court today or Friday.
U I’m saddened
.... Members of
this agency are
like a family.”
Tom Nesbit
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