DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. [KETV] — Sex offenders on the run. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and other agencies spent the day tracking down sex offenders in the county who are not in compliance with the sex registry… Read the Full Article >>
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (KETV) —The Douglas County sheriff said one of his K-9 deputies helped Homeland Security Investigations take down an alleged MS-13 kingpin and his associate. Sheriff Aaron Hanson said law enforcement often comes into contact with violent criminals during traffic stops. He said that’s what happened July 6 when K-9 Deputy Matthew Baber pulled over alleged MS-13 member Rene …
Continue readingDOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (KETV) — The number of fatalities on Douglas County roads has decreased significantly since 2024, according to new data from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Aaron Hanson highlighted the decline while discussing how law enforcement plans to maintain safety over the holiday. Read the Full Article >>
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (KETV) —There’s a new partnership geared toward young people ages 17 to 24 years old. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office hired its first Youth and Family Engagement Specialist. Read the Full Article >>
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of disturbances that they report is tied to drug use. A release states that DCSO deputies received calls about adult males causing a disturbance over the weekend. The men were found and taken to the hospital for treatment. One of the men reached for a gun as …
Continue readingPhone scammers have found a new gimmick, calling residents claiming failure to report for Jury Duty. A neighbor rushed to the sheriff’s office for help during one of these distressing calls. “They knew my address. They asked my husband’s employment,” said Kelly Baessler. KMTV reporter Hannah McIlree was at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for a different story when Baessler …
Continue readingApproximately 150,000 pills of Carfentanil have been seized with help from the U.S. Postal Service Inspection Service, during a drug operation that started in November of last year. One single bust contained 24 pounds of the drug, making it one of the largest in the United States. To date, 30 pounds have been seized. “They’re being shipped by drug organizations, …
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office made another street racing arrest early Sunday morning. In a social media post, the DCSO say they booked Tucker Radcliffe around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Read the Full Article >>
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has accomplished one of the largest seizures of carfentanil in U.S. history. In a release sent Monday, the DCSO, in conjunction with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), became aware of an effort to smuggle carfentanil analogue pills into the Omaha metro. According to the statement, the investigation grew to …
Continue readingIn 2024, Douglas County saw 67 traffic-related deaths, a record high. They’ve started a mission to address the problem… Read the Full Article >>
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