OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) — Local officials are sounding the alarm as new strains of fentanyl make their way into the metro. In 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the area saw a 40% decrease in fentanyl deaths, with an average of one or two overdoses per week. However, Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson said now they’re seeing three to …
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Bitcoin ATMs are a newer way to transfer money. But they are also where an older generation is being sent by scammers. “He just told me to keep him on the phone so I would not be lost and he could continue to help me,” said a scam victim who asked to remain anonymous. By helping …
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office made another arrest in a string of reckless driving arrests Saturday night… Read the Full Article >>
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson says squatters are a problem. “If someone is not paying them rent, and they are living on their property illegally or without permission, that creates a huge problem,” Hanson said. He also said it’s a public safety risk. Squatters can use properties for drug dealing, gang activity, and even human trafficking… …
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies made another arrest in a string of arrests related to Sheriff Hanson’s crackdown on street racing in Omaha… Read the Full Article >>
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Continue reading(3 News Now) Frigid temperatures continue to grip our neighborhoods and the dangers can be life. This week Sheriff Aaron Hanson and his deputies visited encampments throughout the city, offering rides to homeless individuals so they could safely get to shelter and out of the cold… Read the Full Article >>
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An 18-year-old was arrested after a street racing “meet-up” on Sunday in Omaha. Gautam Gurung, 18, was arrested and booked on charges of flight to avoid arrest, obstruction, disobeying stop lights, violating stop signs, misuse of a learners permit, and minor in possession of alcohol. He is set to go to court Monday afternoon… Read the …
Continue readingDOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (KETV) — Porch pirates are an ongoing problem here in the metro area, and it’s only ramping up with the Holiday season. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says right now, they’re getting reports of theft, every single day. Local apartment complexes say they’ve been hit hard with career criminals stealing packages– despite drastic security measures. “They seem …
Continue readingOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – In a post on social media, Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson pointed out recent cases of animal abuse that reached the county level and resulted in probation. He tells First Alert 6 he wants to see harsher penalties than that. Not to see more people in jail, but to hopefully deter others from committing similar crimes… …
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