UPDATE: 7/7/2023
On Friday, Mills County Attorney DeShawne Bird-Sell confirmed with 3 News Now that La Vista Police Chief Bob Lausten will not be charged in connection to a speeding incident on March 19, during which a truck registered in Lausten's name was clocked going 100 miles per hour in Mills County on the Iowa side of U.S. Highway 34.
The Mills County deputy, who recorded the high rate of speed, turned on their overhead lights but didn't pursue the vehicle when it sped across the river to Nebraska. The license plate number of the truck was turned over to Sarpy County authorities.
It's not known who was driving the vehicle and, Bird-Sell says, that there isn't enough evidence to charge Lausten, or anyone, in connection to the speeding incident.
The City of La Vista confirmed that during Wednesday night’s city council meeting two action items, involving La Vista Police Chief Bob Lausten, were approved.
The police chief has been on leave after self-reporting the speeding incident in March. The city confirmed the approval of a 30-day suspension, related the March 19 incident.
The council also approved a retirement transition agreement.
Mitch Beaumont, communications manager with the City of La Vista confirmed Lausten will retire on December 31, 2023. Beaumont told 3 News No, Lausten will assist with transitioning initiatives he has been a part of.
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