DUI/Traffic — Kearney, NE — reported 2026-07-06

SUMMARY

A Kearney man is facing multiple charges after police found him intoxicated with a toddler inside his vehicle following a reported hit-and-run investigation.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: DUI/Traffic
  • Location: Kearney, NE
  • Date reported: 2026-07-06
  • Suspect: male, age 38
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Police spotted the suspect's white pickup truck driving the wrong direction on West 24th Street in Kearney, NE.
  • The suspect had an unsteady gait and slurred speech when approached by officers.
  • A preliminary breath test measured the suspect's blood alcohol content at 0.183%.
  • A later test recorded a BAC of 0.201% after being transported to the Buffalo County Jail.
  • A toddler was found inside the vehicle, not properly secured in a forward-facing car seat.