Oct 25, 2023

Scottsbluff Police Department Activity log: Oct 15-21

Posted Oct 25, 2023 7:12 PM

By Scottsbluff Police Department

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

SPD-P2303540 10/15/23 01:11 ALL OTHER OFFENSES 2521 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers were dispatched to 2521 Avenue B in regards to a male being threatened by his son with a knife. As a result of the investigation, Bradley

Pettis, 18 of Scottsbluff was arrested for Terroristic threats.

SPD-P2303540 10/15/23 01:11 ALL OTHER OFFENSES 2521 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers responded to the 1000 block of 15th Avenue for an assault in progress. Sky Valdez, 33 of Scottsbluff was arrested for two counts of 3rd

Degree Assault.

SPD-P2303539 10/15/23 01:34 ASSAULT SIMPLE 1001 15TH AVE, APT 154, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were called to the above address for a report of a stolen vehicle. Vehicle was stolen sometime after 10pm on 10-14-23. No known suspect.

SPD-P2303543 10/15/23 09:41 THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE 314 W 24TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers responded to a theft from a motor vehicle. No suspects were identified.

SPD-P2303544 10/15/23 13:11 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 2401 AVE D, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to WalMart in reference to an active shoplifting. Upon investigation, Tonya Janis, 40 of Scottsbluff, and Daniel Rios, 36 of

Scottsbluff were cited for shoplifting.

SPD-P2303546 10/15/23 14:00 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 3322 AVE I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

An Officer responded to the police station in reference to an online scam. Suspect has not been identified.

SPD-P2303548 10/15/23 15:22 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE 1108 E 7TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a bicycle theft at McCaffree Park. No suspects were identified.

SPD-P2303549 10/15/23 17:22 THEFT ALL OTHER W 15TH ST / AVE G, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers arrested John Sissons, 34 of Scottsbluff, for an active Scotts Bluff County arrest warrant.

SPD-P2303551 10/15/23 18:35 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 1700BLK 15TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officer was contacted in regards to a found key in the 100 block of West 27th Street.

SPD-P2303550 10/15/23 19:19 PROPERTY FOUND 121 W 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident. Run car has not been identified.

SPD-P2303552 10/15/23 20:19 ACCIDENT NON INJURY E 26TH ST / 5TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to 818 East Overland Drive in regards to a female who was trespassing in the store. Laraine Valdez, 46 of Scottsbluff

was issued a citation for trespassing.

SPD-P2303553 10/15/23 20:49 TRESPASSING 818 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers received a call of a scam involving a deposit that was sent via Venmo for various items. Upon further investigation, it was found that the

victim had sent a deposit of $300 via Venmo to a fraudulent account appearing to be legitimate. The investigation is ongoing to try and locate a suspect.

SPD-P2303554 10/16/23 09:57 FRAUD - FALSE PRETENSES 222 E 37TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police responded to a female breaking out a window of a residence. After investigations made on scene, Phoenix Red Feather, 48 of Scottsbluff

was cited for vandalism.

SPD-P2303556 10/16/23 11:01 VANDALISM 1605 7TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers received a potential child abuse/neglect intake report from Department of Health and Human Services. The investigation into allegations is ongoing.

SPD-P2303555 10/16/23 11:03 CHILD ABUSE 561 W 40TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers were dispatched to 2502 Addison Avenue in reference to a headstone that was found in the yard at that property. Upon arrival, officers

made contact with a male resident who showed us the headstone. Upon further investigation it was determined that the headstone was legitimate

and was seized.

SPD-P2303557 10/16/23 12:13 PROPERTY FOUND 2502 ADDISON AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to Target in reference to an active shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers made contact with 2 females. After investigation, Savanna

Kingsley, 21, and Kristal Morgan, 32 both of Torrington, Wyoming were arrested for Shoplifting less than $500.

SPD-P2303560 10/16/23 12:35 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 1401 N FRONTAGE RD, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was contacted on my school phone by a parent in reference to her juvenile son running away. Juvenile was found and returned home.

SPD-P2303561 10/16/23 14:34 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 1514 AVE P, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

On July 7, 2023 a child abuse/neglect intake was received. Health and Human Services had already investigated the incident and no law

enforcement action was necessary. See supplement.

SPD-I2303562 10/16/23 15:47 CHILD ABUSE 2020 AVE D, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a disturbance, parties were separated. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2303563 10/16/23 16:05 DOMESTIC NON-VIOLENT 1409 E 17TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to 30 Terry Boulevard in reference to a vehicle that had been taken and not returned. Upon arrival officers met with the

vehicle owner and the owner wanted to file a stolen vehicle report. The car and suspect identified as Summer Rain Lone Dog, 31 of Scottsbluff

were found the next morning. Lone Dog was subsequently arrested and charged for Theft-Unlawful Taking (Motor Vehicle) and Unauthorized Use

of a Stolen Financial Transaction Device.

SPD-P2303564 10/16/23 16:10 THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE 30 TERRY BLVD, TERRYTOWN

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block 5th Avenue. The driver of the vehicle, Cameron Little Hoop, 32 of Scottsbluff was cited for Driving under Suspension.

SPD-P2303565 10/16/23 19:41 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 1400 BLK 5TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident in front of the Western Nebraska Community College Applied Technological Building.

No citations were issued.

SPD-P2303567 10/17/23 09:48 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 1601 E 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to Main Street Market in reference to a shoplifting that had occurred the day before. Upon arrival, Officers met with employees

at the store and obtained information regarding the shoplifting. The investigation is ongoing in trying to identify and locate a suspect.

SPD-P2303568 10/17/23 10:24 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 401 S BELTLINE HIGHWAY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police made contact with a female with active Scotts Bluff County warrants. Shannon Kephart, 59 of Scottsbluff was arrested on her warrants for disturbing the peace.

SPD-P2303569 10/17/23 10:49 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 1409 E 17TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police responded to a non injury accident at Elite Fitness. Accident report completed, no citations issued.

SPD-P2303570 10/17/23 11:22 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 820 W 42ND ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Received a report of a 13 year old juvenile in possession of a THC vape pen and THC vape cartridge. Parents were contacted and juvenile issued

a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

SPD-P2303571 10/17/23 12:43 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 27 E 23RD ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a shoplifting at Target. Currently under investigation.

SPD-P2303573 10/17/23 15:05 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 1401 N FRONTAGE RD, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

A missing wallet was turned in to the Scottsbluff Public Safety Building. Another Law Enforcement Agency was notified to try to contact the owner as they live in another jurisdiction.

SPD-P2303574 10/17/23 15:46 PROPERTY FOUND 1801 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to the ringdown at the Scottsbluff Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance involving fraudulent activity. Officers made contact with a male. After further investigation, it was determined that someone had opened a checking account in his name.

SPD-P2303575 10/17/23 16:27 FRAUD - FALSE PRETENSES 1926 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361 

Officer responded to the ringdown phone in reference to a juvenile runaway. Juvenile was found the next day.

SPD-P2303576 10/17/23 18:28 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 1801 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officer responded to a non injury motor vehicle collision that occurred in the 600 block of West 27th Street. After investigation, Ivan Arriaga, 18 of

Scottsbluff, was issued a citation for no operator's permit and leaving the scene of an accident.

SPD-P2303577 10/17/23 18:41 ACCIDENT NON INJURY W 27TH ST.3. / AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a residence in reference to a reported juvenile runaway. Juvenile was found the next day.

SPD-P2303578 10/17/23 21:14 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 1724 12TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were patrolling in the 700 block of West 26th Street and encountered a verbal disturbance. Upon investigation, it was revealed that

multiple parties were involved in a physical disturbance. The case is ongoing.

SPD-P2303580 10/18/23 00:28 ASSAULT SIMPLE 700 BLK W 26TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the 2200 block of 2nd Avenue in reference to a vehicles being broken into. No suspect(s) identified at this time.

SPD-P2303582 10/18/23 07:45 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 2211 2ND AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the 2100 block of 1st Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle being broken into. No suspect(s) at this time.

SPD-P2303584 10/18/23 09:52 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 2105 1ST AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a non-injury accident in the parking lot of First National Bank of Omaha. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2303585 10/18/23 13:41 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 1926 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the 1500 block of East 20th Street in reference to a motor vehicle being stolen. Reporting party contacted Officer on

10/23/23 to advise vehicle was found.

SPD-P2303587 10/18/23 13:45 THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE 1515 E 20TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

On August 31, 2023 I received an Adult Protective Services Intake regarding potential financial exploitation. Allegation was investigated and

unfounded. See supplement.

SPD-I2303586 10/18/23 14:07 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE 111 W 36TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to WalMart in reference to a shoplifting. This is currently under investigation and a suspect has been identified.

SPD-P2303589 10/18/23 15:14 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 3322 AVE I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Officers responded to the 2000 block of Avenue I in reference to a man who had a active Scotts Bluff County Warrant. Upon investigation, Gabriel Archuleta, 39 of Scottsbluff was arrested for an attempt of a class 2 misdemeanor warrant and subsequently housed at Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

SPD-P2303590 10/18/23 16:55 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 2002 AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to an individual sleeping in the roadway in the 1300 block of 4th Avenue. The individual was later taken into civil protective custody and housed at the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

SPD-P2303591 10/18/23 18:31 PROTECTIVE CUSTODY CIVIL 323 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a report of a juvenile runaway. Juvenile was found on 10/24/23.

SPD-P2303592 10/18/23 21:11 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 1724 12TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

On the above date and time I responded to 9th Avenue and East 8th Street in reference to a non injury accident. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2303593 10/19/23 07:20 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 9TH AVE / E 8TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I responded to the above address and the reporting party reported someone online wanting $100.00 from him.

SPD-P2303594 10/19/23 07:36 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE 801 W 31ST ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was called to Regional West Medical Center for a minor traffic crash. Someone's vehicle was hit while it was parked in the parking lot. Run

driver unknown.

SPD-P2303596 10/19/23 12:09 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 4021 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the 700 block of West 27th Street in reference to a non injury motor vehicle accident. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2303597 10/19/23 12:16 ACCIDENT NON INJURY W 27TH ST / AVE H, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was called to WalMart for a non injury minor traffic crash. Parked car was hit and suspect is unknown.

SPD-P2303598 10/19/23 13:15 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 3322 AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to WalMart in reference to a shoplifting. Upon investigation, Raymond Martinez, 57 of Scottsbluff was cited for shoplifting.

SPD-P2303601 10/19/23 13:59 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 3322 AVE I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

An officer responded to Valley Youth Connections in regards to two juveniles leaving without permission. The juveniles later returned to their home.

SPD-P2303602 10/19/23 18:14 JUVENILE OTHER 29 S BELTLINE HIGHWAY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were called to the 700 block of East 8th Street in regards to a disturbance. Fernando Villarreal, 41 of Scottsbluff, was subsequently

arrested for Violation of a Protection Order with Prior Conviction.

SPD-P2303603 10/19/23 19:00 PROTECTION ORDER VIOLATION 700 BLK E 8TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a trespassing. Samantha Hightower, 40 of Scottsbluff was cited for trespassing.

SPD-P2303604 10/20/23 09:31 TRESPASSING 818 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers collaborated with the Sheriff's Office in response to an animal cruelty call on Terry Boulevard. Harold Sitting Bear, 49 of Terrytown was

cited for animal cruelty.

SPD-P2303605 10/20/23 11:17 ANIMAL COMPLAINT 190624 HIGHWAY 26, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a non injury accident. No citations issued.

SPD-P2303606 10/20/23 11:20 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 401 S BELTLINE HIGHWAY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a juvenile runaway. Juvenile was located the next day.

SPD-P2303607 10/20/23 12:39 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 1518 3RD AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a child exchange between two individuals. A domestic assault simple report was made on the female in response to an argument.

SPD-P2303611 10/20/23 17:39 DOMESTIC ASSAULT/SIMPLE 112 W 20TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. As a result the passenger, Esmeralda Garza, 27 of Scottsbluff was arrested for Possession of a

Controlled Substance. She was also arrested for three outstanding arrest warrants. The driver James Lara Jr., 29 of Morrill, was arrested for

Violation of a Protection Order.

SPD-P2303612 10/20/23 17:44 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 818 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to the alley behind 38 Terry Boulevard in regards to a male with a knife. Upon arrival the male took off running down the alley and was later placed under arrest. The male was identified as Joseph Flood, 38 of Gering. Flood was booked in on the charges of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

SPD-P2303613 10/20/23 18:22 ALL OTHER OFFENSES 38 TERRY BLVD, TERRYTOWN

Officer responded to the 1900 block of 1st Avenue in reference to a non injury motor vehicle collision. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2303615 10/20/23 22:28 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 1919 1ST AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to an injury accident. Upon arrival vehicle was unoccupied and the vehicle was reported stolen. The

investigation is ongoing.

SPD-P2303618 10/21/23 06:40 THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE E OVERLAND DR / 10TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to Highway 26 and Avenue B in reference to a non-injury accident. Upon further investigation, it was determined that a car

crashed into the back of a pickup stopped at the stoplight. James Huper, 58 of Scottsbluff was issued a citation for no Insurance.

SPD-P2303617 10/21/23 07:26 ACCIDENT NON INJURY HIGHWAY 26 / AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a theft from a vehicle. This is currently under investigation.

SPD-P2303619 10/21/23 08:53 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 1711 11TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a theft from motor vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.

SPD-P2303620 10/21/23 09:24 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 1705 11TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was dispatched to a hit and run on Woodley Park Road. Driver of run car is unknown.

SPD-I2303623 10/21/23 09:56 ACCIDENT NON INJURY WOODLEY PARK RD, TERRYTOWN

Officers were dispatched to the intersection of South Beltline Highway East and 5th Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Upon further investigation, it was determined a driver ran a red light traveling eastbound and struck a vehicle that was traveling northbound on 5th

Avenue. One of the drivers were transported to Regional West Medical Center for medical evaluation.

SPD-P2303624 10/21/23 10:52 ACCIDENT INJURY 5TH AVE / E BELTL, SCOTTSBLUFF

I was dispatched to Avenue B and South Beltline Highway West reference a motor vehicle accident. No citations were issued.

SPD-I2303625 10/21/23 12:05 ACCIDENT NON INJURY AVE B / S BELTLINE HIGHWAY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE

Police were contacted in reference to a suspicious circumstance. The two parties were separated and report was made for documentation only.

SPD-P2303627 10/21/23 16:38 DOMESTIC NON-VIOLENT 1701 5TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a residence for a possible burglary. Upon investigation it was determined only the door handle was damaged and no entry was gained into the residence. No suspect at this time.