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Aurora man arrested after trying to meet 13-year-old for sex, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - An Aurora man is facing over a dozen charges after being arrested for child enticement, police said. The Grand Island Police Department arrested 54-year-old James Wert on Thursday. He faces a total of 17 charges, all involving use of a device to either entice or commit a sexual assault. The charges vary between Class IV and Class ID felonies.
GI Police Report
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, please contact Capt. Dean Elliott. Brief Narrative: On 07-16-2024 at approximately 0049 hours, officer observed a vehicle turn west onto 10th St without using a turn signal. Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as Richard Davidson. Officer would see a syringe in the pouch of his driver door. When officer returned to the vehicle, the syringe was moved. Officer would conduct a probable cause search of the vehicle. Richard would tell officers that he threw the syringe out the window. Officers did not locate a syringe outside of the vehicle. Officers would locate a syringe behind his dash of the vehicle with a bag containing methamphetamine (0.2G). Officers located other syringes and other paraphernalia in the vehicle. Officer would ask Richard where he threw the syringe and he advised he did not throw it out but was found. Richard Davidson was arrested for Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance and Tamper With Physical Evidence.
Five rings valued over $7,000 stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Police are investigating after five rings, valued over $7,000, were stolen from the Sam’s Club location during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 7:08 p.m., officers responded to Sam’s Club at 1510 N. Diers...
New traffic signals on US-34, near I-80, south of Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — Weather permitting, new traffic signals will become operational on July 22 at the junction of US-34 and I-80 and at the intersection of US-34 and West Platte Street, from reference post 226.60 to reference post 226.70, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Gehring Construction of...
Exciting news for classic rock fans
GRAND ISLAND — The classic rock band, Quiet Riot, is set to electrify Grand Island, Nebraska, with a live performance at the Platt Duetsche on October 19th, 2024. Doors will open at 6:00 PM for a big evening of live music, with opening supporting acts Exit 312 and Whiskey Bent.
Grand Island police chase two vehicles in separate incidents
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Police are investigating after two vehicles fled from officers in three separate incidents Monday night. According to GIPD, at 7:15 p.m., an officer observed a white Chevy Tahoe traveling at the intersection of Capital Avenue and Taylor Avenue six to 10 MPH over the posted 40 MPH speed limit. When the officer attempted to stop the Tahoe, GIPD said the driver, a 17-year-old male, then turned onto Taylor Avenue and fled the officer at a high rate of speed.
Horse gets loose in Grand Island
Giddy up: Miniature horse gets loose in downtown Grand Island. Out of the corner of her eye, Gracie Flores saw "something with long blond hair running" on her sidewalk. She thought, "No way that's a dog." She shared video.
GI Mail-In Election Ballots Will Go Out Monday
Grand Island, Neb. — For the first time under Nebraska’s new Voter ID laws, the City of Grand Island will be holding a special mail-in election, and it comes with a few subtle changes. On Monday, July 22, ballots will be mailed out to all registered voters in...
Giddy up: Miniature horse gets loose in downtown Grand Island
When Gracie Flores was getting ready for work Monday morning, she was surprised to see something moving out her front window. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw "something with long blond hair running" on her sidewalk. She thought, "No way that's a dog." She whipped her head...
Grand Island store hopes to sell 5,000 hot dogs Wednesday
If you fancy yourself a champion hot dog eater, you’ll want to pay a visit to the Hy-Vee gas station on Wednesday. The Fast and Fresh store will be selling hot dogs for $1 each as part of National Hot Dog Day. Tyler Hulme, the store’s manager, plans to...
Rutland Herald Community News
Six Vermont 4-H club members had the opportunity to compete at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, June 23 to 28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Representing 40 states, more than 700 4-H youths, ages 14 to 18, competed on teams in one of nine disciplines. Vermont sent both a muzzleloader and.22 smallbore pistol team to this year’s championships. They were accompanied by their coaches and Kandy Petty of St. Johnsbury, the group coordinator.
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