Nebraska State Patrol, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
SCOTTSBLUFF — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a wanted person after a pursuit and standoff in Scotts Bluff County.
At approximately 11:15 p.m. MT Thursday, a trooper saw a Mercury Grand Marquis speeding on Lake Minatare Road, north of Scottsbluff. During the traffic stop, the driver accelerated and fled westbound on Lake Minatare Road. The trooper initiated a pursuit.
The suspect turned southbound on Highway 71 and continued into Scottsbluff, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. The driver drove through Scottsbluff on Highway 26, then turned northbound on county roads, eventually coming to a stop at a residence near Lake Minatare Road and County Road 24. The driver and passenger then fled into the home and barricaded themselves inside.
Additional troopers, as well as the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Police Department, and Gering Police Department all responded to assist. Crisis Negotiators also responded and began attempts to communicate with the suspects. Troopers learned that there was a female inside the house as well and the suspects had access to firearms.
Communication was established and it was determined that the driver who had fled the traffic stop was preventing the passenger and the female from exiting the house. After approximately one hour, the male passenger was able to leave the house, but the driver still refused to exit or allow the female to leave.
At approximately 2:10 a.m., negotiators were successfully able to get the driver to exit the residence peacefully and he was immediately taken into custody. The female was then able to leave the home safely. Two firearms were found inside the home.
The suspect, Tyreese Monroe, 21, of Scottsbluff, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, kidnapping, and an active warrant out of Texas. He was lodged in Scotts Bluff County Jail.
