Two Arrested Following Pursuit in Eastern Nebraska

OCTOBER 24, 2025 (OMAHA, NEB.)   —   Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two people following a pursuit in eastern Nebraska Thursday evening.

At approximately 7:06 p.m. Thursday, troopers were notified of a 2021 blue Kia Forte traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 433 with stolen Illinois license plates. The Omaha Police Department’s Able-1 assisted troopers in locating the vehicle at a rest stop near mile marker 432. As the trooper attempted to contact the vehicle’s occupants, the vehicle fled westbound on Interstate 80. The Omaha Police Department’s Able-1 took over the pursuit from the air, and the trooper on the ground discontinued.

Pilots tracked the fleeing vehicle as it exited the interstate onto 238th Street, traveling southbound before re-entering the interstate near mile marker 420, traveling eastbound. The vehicle exited onto Highway 370 and turned northbound onto 144th Street. The pilots observed the vehicle re-enter Interstate 80 westbound. As the vehicle reached mile marker 410, another trooper was able to successfully deploy stop sticks on the vehicle. The Kia came to a stop near 120th and Highway 6.

During the pursuit, the vehicle reached speeds as high as 125 miles per hour.

Both subjects attempted to flee on foot and hide in a nearby field. Utilizing both Able-1 and the NSP AirWing, troopers were able to locate both individuals and take them into custody without further incident.

The driver, Courtney Fletz, 30, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest and theft. She was lodged in Sarpy County Corrections. The passenger, Dylan Pinkston, 31, was arrested for obstructing a peace officer. He was lodged in Lancaster County Correctional Facility.