
Omaha Crime News, Info & Events
#OmahaCrime: @OWHnews Monday night shooting - OPD Chief provides details https://omaha.com/monday-night-shooting---opd-chief-provides-details/video_fee85bae-a132-11ed-8afd-83ad285e2622.html
#OmahaCrime: @KETV Two @OmahaPolice officers injured, suspect dead in shootout Monday night https://www.ketv.com/article/two-omaha-police-officers-injured-in-monday-night-shooting/42714996
There is an active police investigation near 53rd and Center Street.
There will be a large police presence well into the morning hours.
#OmahaCrime: @OWHnews At least two Omaha police officers injured, other person shot near 53rd and Center Streets

Two Omaha police officers shot, man killed during attempted burglary
Two Omaha police officers were shot and injured and a 38-year-old man was killed during an attempted burglary at ...
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.@OmahaPolice and @OmahaFireDept are on scene of an officer involved shooting near 53rd and Center that has left two officers with critical injuries and a suspect dead. Large police presence, avoid the area. Official information will be released via the OPD PIO. https://twitter.com/omaha_scanner/status/1620283148146982912
Shooting: 5328 Center Streets. Dino's Storage.
Shots fired. At least one officer has been hit. Suspect is down.
OFD: E34 E33 T34 M24 M34 M25 B3 S1
TAC: 4
Time Out: 22:43
Shooting: 5328 Center Streets. Dino's Storage.
Shots fired. At least one officer has been hit. Suspect is down.
OFD: E34 E33 T34 M24 M34 M25 B3 S1
TAC: 4
Time Out: 22:43
#OmahaCrime: First National Bank robbery. 2625 S 175th Street. Contact @CrimeOpd using RB#AS75197. Reward $20,000!

Omaha police released photos of the two suspects who allegedly assaulted employees and customers Wednesday at a First National Bank.
Here's the latest on the armed robbery: http://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-investigating-robbery-first-national-bank-thursday/42675889
See the press release for the bank robbery at 2625 South 175th Street at the link. Tips to @CrimeOpd that lead to an arrest are eligible for a $20,000 reward. https://police.cityofomaha.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=3040&key=S8PxAwUt&subid=-&tmpl=component&utm_source=newsletter_3040&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=opd-blotter-1-26-2022&acm=_3040
#OmahaCrime: UPDATE: @3NewsNowOmaha @OmahaPolice arrest homicide suspect from 2020 case https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/omaha-police-need-help-finding-homicide-suspect-from-2020-case?_amp=true
Omaha Police Departmemt
UPDATED LOCATION OF ACCIDENT ON I-480, is northbound, just south of Martha; vehicle hit median #opd via @OPDLtRamos
#opd is en route to the area of I-480 westbound/Martha for a possible injury accident; automatic notification via @OPDLtRamos
MONSTER POT HOLE northbound 132nd in the turn lane to head west bound on the Dodge Expressway. More of a road break. Runs across the entire turn lane. @NDOTomaha @OmahaPolice
The big game is right around the corner. Be the head coach 😎 at the watch party. These plays are a winning combination! #SBLVII
Got some new #OPD recruits today! Welcome and good luck!
We are hiring right now for another class later this summer. Entry level and in-state/out of state laterals welcome! Visit @JoinOPD or http://JoinOPD.com for more information and apply today! via @OPDLtBonacci
I wonder who will draft me after my last interview? 🏈🐾
#SuperBowlLVII
#SuperBowl
#ChiefsKingdom
#EaglesNation
OPD welcomed five lateral recruits and 34 recruits as members of class #1-2023 this morning. Lateral recruits will undergo 11 weeks of training prior to entering the Field Training Officer phase. Recruits will undergo 22 weeks of training prior to FTO.
Omaha Crime Stoppers
Omaha Crime Stoppers offers a $20,000 reward for an anonymous tip leading to the arrest of a bank robbery suspect. 💰

Omaha police released photos of the two suspects who allegedly assaulted employees and customers Wednesday at a First National Bank.
Here's the latest on the armed robbery: http://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-investigating-robbery-first-national-bank-thursday/42675889
Omaha Crime Stoppers needs to ID two suspects who stole several tools from Lowes. Suspect Quentin Craig (in orange) has already been arrested, but investigators are trying to locate the two other men involved in the theft.
Omaha Crime Stoppers offers an enhanced reward up to $25,000 for an anonymous tip leading to the arrest of the homicide suspect.
Visit https://police.cityofomaha.org/cold-cases
The Omaha Police Department keeps a list of cold cases they are actively investigating. They also recently launched their Homicide Support Group. @NewsladyTay reports. https://www.wowt.com/2023/01/14/with-over-300-open-cold-cases-opd-victim-families-hope-more-tipsters-will-come-forward/
Drug Enforcement Administration Announces the Seizure of Over 379 million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022
https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/12/20/drug-enforcement-administration-announces-seizure-over-379-million-deadly
Spread the word…
Omaha Crime Stoppers offers an enhanced reward of $5,000 for an anonymous tip leading to the arrest an opioid dealer…
http://www.omahacrimestoppers.org

#DYK that 107,622 people died from taking drugs last year. That's about 295 per day. Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl #JustKNOW
http://dea.gov/FentanylAwareness
Marshall Washington has a warrant for felon in possession of a firearm. He is 38 years old, 5'9", 150. He has a history of gun, drug and domestic violence charges. Leave a tip at (402) 444-STOP, http://www.omahacrimestoppers.org or the P3 Tips app.
An anonymous tip that leads to the arrest of these bank robbery suspects is worth up to $20,000!
Please contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP or submit a tip online at http://omahacrimestoppers.org or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-crime-stoppers-investigators-looking-for-tips-in-omaha-bank-of-west-robbery/42310848
Anyone with information please contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP or http://omahacrimestoppers.org or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
An anonymous tip leading to the arrest of a felony assault (gun) suspect is eligible of a reward up to $10,000.
https://www.wowt.com/2022/12/19/police-investigate-vehicle-shooting-north-omaha/
An anonymous tip leading to the arrest of this suspect is eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Contact @CrimeOpd at 402-444-STOP, at http://www.omahacrimestoppers.org or on the P3 Tips mobile app.
https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-reward-offered-in-search-for-beauty-shop-bandit/42245826
Jordan Collett, 24, is wanted for a felony warrant for domestic violence where he punched the pregnant victim in the stomach. Collett is 5' 11", 170, with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with info is urged to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
Omaha Police Officer Association
Welcome! We are excited to work with you all!

OPD welcomed five lateral recruits and 34 recruits as members of class #1-2023 this morning. Lateral recruits will undergo 11 weeks of training prior to entering the Field Training Officer phase. Recruits will undergo 22 weeks of training prior to FTO.
Great work by our members in the Auto Theft Unit and surrounding jurisdictions. If you have any info on the case that may be helpful, please let them know.
Congrats to @omahapoavp Dan Martin on his promotion to Lieutenant!
Also congrats to the following members on their promotion to Sergeant!:
Conrad Hansen
Brandon Hahn
Romina Perez
Congrats on your promotion Sgt Hahn! And thank you for all your hard work in the Homicide Unit!

Detective Brandon Hahn (left) received a plaque today from fellow #OPD Homicide Unit detectives in appreciation for his 7 years of service in the unit. Detective Hahn will be promoted to sergeant tomorrow.
The OPD Homicide Unit finished 2022 with an 87% clearance rate.
🚨NEW REPORT: The Violence Against America's Police Officers Must Stop! The number of officers shot so far this year is up 113% compared to this time in 2020.
⚠️ 34 Officers Shot
⚠️ 3 Officers Killed by Gunfire
⚠️ 9 Officers Shot in 8 Ambush-Style Attacks
Remember the Fallen. Today we remember Detective Cooper who died in the line of duty on this day in 1921. Detective Cooper died 3 days after being shot by a suspect.
Tune into @kfabnews at 2:05 pm today to hear @opoapresident Conner talk with Ian Swanson.
Omaha FBI
This February, the #FBI celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth, honoring our Black colleagues' service and commitment to the nation and valuing their contributions to a more diverse, inclusive Bureau to better reflect the American communities we serve.
Tips from the public help the #FBI bring criminals to justice. In the latest episode of Inside the FBI, find out how you can submit a tip and what happens once you do. Listen to it here - http://ow.ly/isBl50MJwuY
The #FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country. Read this week's round-up of violent crime stories: https://www.fbi.gov/news/blog#Violent-Crime%20Case%20Round-Up-122322
On this #NationalMissingPersonsDay, look through the #FBI Kidnappings and Missing Persons webpage for a few minutes. If you recognize anyone, report it at 1-800-CALL-FBI or http://tips.fbi.gov.
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap
Kearney Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine and a Firearm: Brandon Goodsell of Kearney has been sentenced to a term of 210 months in prison for the possession of methamphetamine and other related crimes. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/omaha/news/kearney-man-sentenced-for-possessing-methamphetamine-and-a-firearm
Winnebago Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor: Robert McClelland of Winnebago, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/omaha/news/winnebago-man-sentenced-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-minor
Des Moines Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Exploiting Minors on Snapchat: Shaun Taylor Solem of Des Moines has been sentenced to a total of 360 months in prison for multiple child exploitation offenses. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/omaha/news/des-moines-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-federal-prison-for-exploiting-minors-on-snapchat
Today FBI Omaha remembers Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger, and Special Agent Daniel Alfin who died on February 2, 2021 while executing a search warrant in Sunrise, Florida.
http://ow.ly/Iubn50MI0WB
http://ow.ly/QQ0F50MI0WA
#FBI Omaha remembers Special Agent Jimmie John Daniels. SA Daniels died on February 1, 2021, following surgery for a right Achilles tendon rupture that he suffered during a tactical training exercise in Phoenix, Arizona.
http://ow.ly/cJ5750MEO28
#DYK, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), is the Nation’s hub for reporting cybercrime. Not only can you file a complaint, but you can educate yourself about the latest cyber threats and scams. Protect yourself at http://www.ic3.gov
Omaha Scanner
WHY ARE WE YELLING.
OMAHA ISN’T THE CAPITAL OF NEBRASKA. THAT IS LINCOLN.
@LincolnScanner
WHAT BARS HAVE KARAOKE IN THE CAPITAL OF NEBRASKA TONIGHT..? aCTUAL QUESTION @omaha_scanner
Have you seen me?
Here is the 7PM stolen vehicle post!
Contact 911 or your local non-emergency if seen.
Form: http://www.nossmedia.com
#Stolen #OmahaScanner
Keeping busy at #SuperBowlLVII 🐾
#ChiefsKingdom
#EaglesNation
Help An Officer: 37th and Ames
SRO needs help for multiple fights breaking out.
Injury Accident: 60th and V Street
Motorcycle is down. Rider is lying on the ground. Unknown injuries.
OFD: E34 M34
TAC: 3
Time Out: 12:58
Structure Fire: 8914 L Street. Optimus Auto.
Call for a fire in the garage. Station 61 has smoke from their station. Call it working.
OFD: E33 E30 E61 T61 T53 R33 B3 B5 M61 LA30 S1 FIU
TAC: 4
Time Out: 12:52
After doing rapid intervention training this morning, we took a field trip to #OFDStation30 to refill our special “Rapid Intervention” air bottle.
And yes… I’m a Truckie today.
#OmahaFireDepartment
Continued mild this Monday afternoon around Omaha. Mostly cloudy, breezy, and 50°. A weak cold front moves through tonight. Tuesday will be sunny and mid-40s. ... Maybe some light snow late Thursday.
Crowd: 43rd and Grand
Officer who performed a traffic stop has a crowd forming. Needs backup.
Nebraska State Patrol
K9 Handler is one of dozens of career paths you can take as a Nebraska State Trooper. Apply today!
http://NebraskaTroopers.com
Great work Trooper Brown and thank you for the community rallying together. https://twitter.com/nestatepatrol/status/1622687398390861854
Incredible teamwork to save a man's life yesterday after he fell through the ice near Syracuse.
Trooper Jamieson Brown pushed himself out to the man on a ice fishing sled and held the man out of the water as much as possible while awaiting more help.
https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/story/48322361/officers-rescue-man-who-fell-through-ice
LINCOLN — Applications are open to join the Nebraska State Patrol! With excellent salary, full benefits package, and unlimited career paths, the time has never been better to become a https://lexch.com/news/now-hiring-nebraska-state-troopers/article_a1d2dcac-a64e-11ed-973a-1f1aaab271f8.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_ClipperHerald
Incredible teamwork to save a man's life yesterday after he fell through the ice near Syracuse.
Trooper Jamieson Brown pushed himself out to the man on a ice fishing sled and held the man out of the water as much as possible while awaiting more help.
https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/story/48322361/officers-rescue-man-who-fell-through-ice
Nebraska State Patrol hiring troopers: By NEBRASKA STATE PATROL
Applications are open to join the Nebraska State Patrol! With excellent salary, full benefits package, and unlimited career paths, the time has never been better to become a Nebraska State… http://dlvr.it/Sj1n1j
Applications Open for Nebraska State Patrol https://klin.com/2023/02/06/145084/#.Y-FN0eAqH0k.twitter
Another great @sonebraska #BeBoldGetCold Polar Plunge! 80 plus plungers and over $25K raised! 🥶 Thanks Trooper Jeff @NEStatePatrol @KearneyPolice @BuffaloCountySO @kearneyVFD #Y102SocialZone @ScottyOShow @DallasNau1
Let’s Go! https://twitter.com/nestatepatrol/status/1622619901650141187

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Now's your chance to join the Nebraska State Patrol.
💻http://NebraskaTroopers.com to apply
💵 $30 - $45.54/hour Trooper salary range
🚔Your own take-home patrol vehicle
📅4-day work week
🚁Endless Opportunity
Talk to a Recruiter: https://nebraskatroopers.com/contact/
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Now's your chance to join the Nebraska State Patrol.
💻http://NebraskaTroopers.com to apply
💵 $30 - $45.54/hour Trooper salary range
🚔Your own take-home patrol vehicle
📅4-day work week
🚁Endless Opportunity
Talk to a Recruiter: https://nebraskatroopers.com/contact/
Happy Sunday & BHM! Today we honor Cardinal Wilton Gregory. He is the first African American Cardinal in the Catholic Church. 🙏🏾✝️🇺🇸 https://www.google.com/search?q=wilton+gregory&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&source=hp&ei=z27gY5atNuiq0PEP75m48Ak&gs_ssp=eJzj4tTP1TcwrcypLDRg9OIrz8wpyc9TSC9KTc8vqgQAeOsJWA&oq=Wilton+Greg&gs_lcp=ChFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocBABGAAyBQguEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyCwguEIAEEMcBEK8BMgYIABAWEB46BQgpEKABOgIIKToFCCkQgAQ6CggpEEcQ1gQQsAM6BwgpEA0QgAQ6DggAEI8BEOoCEIwDEOUCOg4ILhCPARDqAhCMAxDlAjoRCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToICC4QgAQQsQM6BAguEAM6CwguEIAEEMcBENEDOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARCvAToLCC4QgAQQsQMQgwE6EQguEIMBEMcBELEDENEDEIAEOg4ILhCvARDHARDJAxCABDoICAAQgAQQsQM6BwgAEIAEEAo6EwguEIMBEK8BEMcBELEDEIAEEAo6DQguEIAEEMcBEK8BEAo6BwguEIAEEAo6CgguEIAEELEDEAo6EAguEIAEEMcBENEDENQCEAo6CggAEIAEELEDEAo6EwguEIAEELEDEMcBENEDENQCEAo6DgguELEDEIMBEMcBEK8BOg0ILhCABBCxAxCDARAKOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARDRAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CwguEIAEELEDENQCOg4ILhCABBCxAxCDARDUAjoLCC4Q1AIQsQMQgAQ6DgguEIMBEK8BEMcBELEDOhEILhCABBCxAxDHARDRAxDUAlD6JFjQkwFgoq4BaAhwAHgAgAH4AYgBhA-SAQYxMi41LjGYAQCgAQGwARrIAQk&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp#imgrc=NRBDpFPayf_tkM
Omaha World Herald Cops Reporters
#Omaha # DouglasCounty
Crash: I-80 EB @ 50TH ST
Center lane blocked
<<Merge>>
https://new.511.nebraska.gov/event/NECARS5-29719?show=roadReports,constructionReports,wazeReports,winterDriving,stationsAlert,weatherWarningsAreaEvents,weatherRadar
#Omaha #DouglasCounty
Crash: I-480 NB @ Martha
Left lane is blocked
Keep right
https://new.511.nebraska.gov/event/NECARS5-29718?show=roadReports,constructionReports,wazeReports,winterDriving,stationsAlert,weatherWarningsAreaEvents,weatherRadar
Federal judge gives an Omaha man 17.5 years in prison after he's convicted of possessing and sharing child pornography. It will be followed by lifetime supervision. https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/omaha-man-sentenced-to-over-17-years-in-federal-prison-after-child-pornography-conviction/article_f08eb46c-a6dd-11ed-b152-77bc3ad019e4.html
How did the owners of Legacy Crossing get away with housing people in substandard conditions for so long, and then leave the tenants, nonprofit organizations and the community to pay the price? Molly @heymooly Ashford and @CHRISBURBACH dig deep. https://omaha.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/unconscionable-how-omahas-legacy-crossing-apartments-were-allowed-to-deteriorate/article_0ef392ba-a120-11ed-b025-bb18ce46bab9.html
#opd is en route to I-80 westbound/I-L-Q ramp for a possible injury accident involving 2 vehicles
This February, the #FBI celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth, honoring our Black colleagues' service and commitment to the nation and valuing their contributions to a more diverse, inclusive Bureau to better reflect the American communities we serve.
AUTO CRASH at 06:42 BMC Dr/25th St - 2 vehicles
In 2020 — the latest data available — Nebraska’s suicide rate at 14.9 per 100,000 people was higher than the national rate of 13.48 per 100,000 people. @LaurenWReports tells us a Nebraskan is lost to suicide every 32 hours. This story should shake us all. https://omaha.com/news/local/education/nebraska-dhhs-local-agencies-release-3-year-plan-to-prevent-suicide/article_2de7884e-a3db-11ed-92d9-d76f8d2e07e1.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Once again @stuOWH uses his Sunday Omaha history column to teach something that I did not know and now will not forget. Read this story of Dan Desdunes a talented musician and band leader whose local affiliations included Father Flanagan’s Boys Home. https://omaha.com/news/local/history/stu-pospisil-dan-desdunes-the-man-and-his-music-were-a-gift-to-omahas-culture/article_22460b78-a264-11ed-938a-3f23f39e9a62.html
We are planning an updated news release late this afternoon on this incident.
Once it is posted, you can find it at https://police.cityofomaha.org/press-releases
OPOA President
#TeamRicketts had a great time at the 35th annual Unadilla Groundhog Day Celebration this afternoon! Beautiful weather, a big crowd for the parade, and a packed room at Mal's Bar and Grill made for another fun celebration in the official Groundhog Capital of Nebraska.
@johnvkelley @TomCottonAR Thankfully the 99% of cops are America’s best and that most Americans know that. You represent a small minority in Omaha area that have anti-cop bias. I know… we have the polls. @opoapresident
Congrats to @omahapoavp Dan Martin on his promotion to Lieutenant!
@opoapresident
Your 2022 Coach of the Year is @Eagles HC Nick Sirianni, as voted on by the NFL on FOX fans!
Tune into @kfabnews at 2:05 pm today to hear @opoapresident Conner talk with Ian Swanson.
The worst president in my life time.
Officially done being a Chiefs fan this season!!
@DonJBacon @opoapresident @janekleeb should work on her own house. Replace all those glass windows. Can’t even get along with one of the state’s favorite democrats in Bob Kerrey.
Actually, @opoapresident just restated what my opponent posted on his Facebook and from his observed actions during the violent protests. Truth hurts. https://twitter.com/janekleeb/status/1619406043595030528

Worst Lying Liars Ad of the Year: Tony Conner Lying about Vargas’ Record
We had to create another category for this lie—Omaha Police Officers Association President Conner created intentionally misleading attack ads against Tony Vargas. Turns out Conner is just a two-bit liar.
#OPD hiring Laterals: in & out of state! Does your agency offer all the opportunities u want? Do they utilize your skills? Are u looking for MORE? Join NE's biggest, most diverse LEA! Visit http://JoinOPD.com The City of Omaha is an EOE @OmahaHR #jobs #police #HIRINGNOW #cop