Lincoln Police were called to a neighborhood near North First and Cornhusker about 50 minutes into the new year on a report of someone firing a handgun into the air.
Officers made contact with a 42 year old woman and 24 year old man. They determined both had been firing guns into the air just before 1:00 a.m. to celebrate the new year.
Both gave consent to search their home. Police say they recovered a 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber handgun. Both were cited and released for Discharging a Firearm in the City, which is a misdemeanor. There were no reports of injuries or property damage.