Kearney Woman Arrested After Pursuit Ends Safely

A Kearney woman is in custody following an early-morning incident on Sunday, July 20, that began with a suspicious traffic stop and ended with a safe resolution thanks to quick action by local police.

Around 3:15 am, a Kearney patrol officer observed a vehicle stopped for an unusually long period—more than 30 seconds—at a stop sign. When the vehicle finally moved, it entered the wrong lane of traffic, prompting the officer to attempt a traffic stop.

The driver did not pull over and continued to drive, prompting additional officers to respond. Law enforcement utilized a pursuit prevention strategy to bring the vehicle to a controlled and safe stop.

The 39-year-old female driver from Kearney, initially refused to exit the vehicle but was ultimately removed and taken into custody without further incident. She later admitted to officers that she had consumed alcohol and used methamphetamine prior to driving.

She now faces several charges, including driving while intoxicated, providing false information to law enforcement, and reckless driving, among others.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.