OMAHA, 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 >>

Phone 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 …

Approximately 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, …

OMAHA, 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 >>

OMAHA, 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 …

In 2024, Douglas County saw 67 traffic-related deaths, a record high. They’ve started a mission to address the problem… Read the Full Article >>

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 …

OMAHA, 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 …

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office made another arrest in a string of reckless driving arrests Saturday night… Read the Full Article >>