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Foster mother charged in death of 5-year-old boy found in SUV at strip mall
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Police have arrested the foster mother of a 5-year-old boy found dead in an SUV at a strip mall after he was allegedly left alone inside the vehicle for hours. Omaha Police say 40-year-old Juanita Pinon was booked into the Douglas County Jail to face...
Authorities seize guns from Omaha felon accused of child sexual assault
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man is behind bars after being accused of sexually assaulting a child and illegally possessing firearms. Michael X. Hackenberg, 38, was arrested by Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies and booked into jail on one count sexual assault of a child, and more charges involving firearms are likely on the way, according to authorities.
Omaha Man Arrested In Child Sex Assault Investigation
(Douglas County, NE) -- An Omaha man's facing charges in a child sexual assault investigation. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested 38-year-old Michael Hackenberg Wednesday for sexual assault of a child. Hackenberg is facing numerous weapons charges. man was arrested in connection to an ongoing sexual assault of a child investigation, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.
Several firearms found in Omaha man's home during search in child assault case
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — An Omaha man is facing charges after the search of his home in connection to a child sexual assault case led to the discovery of firearms. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Michael Hackenberg, 38, is charged with one count of sexual assault of a child and additional firearms-related charges are anticipated.
UPDATE: Douglas County Sheriff thanks public for help identifying theft suspect
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sherriff’s Office said they have identified a man they suspect in a theft. DCSO was looking for help Wednesday identifying the suspect. In an X/Twitter post, Douglas County Sheriffs asked the public for assistance in identifying a man they said stole a...
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