Four Convicted Felons Arrested on Weapons Charges in North Platte

Police seized illegal firearms and edged weapons from a residence on West 19th Street

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:38pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun magazine against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the seizure of prohibited weapons from convicted felons.A recent wave of arrests for felons in possession of illegal firearms underscores the ongoing challenge of keeping dangerous weapons off the streets.North Platte Today

North Platte police executed a search warrant and arrested four convicted felons - Andrew Roepke, Vernon Roepke, Nathaniel Roepke, and Jonathan Jones - for possession of prohibited weapons, including firearms and edged weapons, at a residence on West 19th Street.

Why it matters

Felons in possession of firearms pose a significant public safety risk, and this arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of North Platte law enforcement to keep illegal weapons off the streets and hold repeat offenders accountable.

The details

Acting on credible information that Andrew Roepke, a convicted felon, was in possession of firearms, North Platte police obtained a search warrant for his residence. During the search, they found several prohibited weapons belonging to Andrew, his brother Nathaniel, and their father Vernon - all of whom are convicted felons. The police also developed probable cause to arrest Jonathan Jones, another convicted felon, for possession of firearms associated with the case.

  • On April 3, 2026, North Platte police executed the search warrant around 8 a.m.
  • On April 4, 2026, Nathaniel Roepke was arrested after being contacted by police.

The players

Andrew Roepke

A convicted felon arrested for possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, a Class ID felony.

Vernon Roepke

A convicted felon and the father of Andrew and Nathaniel Roepke, arrested for possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, a Class 1D felony.

Nathaniel Roepke

A convicted felon and the brother of Andrew Roepke, arrested for possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, a Class III felony.

Jonathan Jones

A convicted felon arrested for possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, a Class ID felony.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of keeping illegal firearms out of the hands of convicted felons, who are prohibited from possessing such weapons due to their criminal histories. The arrests demonstrate the vigilance of North Platte law enforcement in addressing this public safety concern.