Feb 29, 2024

Scottsbluff Police Log for Feb. 12-Feb. 24

Posted Feb 29, 2024 9:53 PM

By Scottsbluff Police Department

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

On the below date and time officers responded to 1824 Avenue F in reference to a fight in progress. Upon further investigation. Angelina Palomo, 23 of Scottsbluff, was taken into custody for assault and disturbing the peace.

SPD-P2400471 02/18/24 04:17 ASSAULT SIMPLE 1824 AVE F, SCOTTSBLUFF

I was dispatched to 1424 4th Avenue in regards to a hit and run involving three vehicles. There are no suspect vehicles or suspects at this time.

SPD-P2400473 02/18/24 12:31 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 1424 4TH AVE, APT 1, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

On the above date and time Officers responded to a non injury accident. Cayden Martinez Hightower, 18 of Gering was cited for no valid registration.

SPD-P2400474 02/18/24 18:16 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 2400BLK AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to 1412 2nd Avenue Apartment #1 in reference to a theft of a motor vehicle and a theft of some items within the apartment.

Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the renters of the apartment and documented what items were taken and took photos of the scene. Upon

investigation, Kobe Moreno, 19 of Scottsbluff was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property, burglary, theft of motor vehicle, obstructing a

peace officer, drug paraphernalia, and a warrant. Madison Nowlin-Lee, 18 of Scottsbluff was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property,

burglary, theft of motor vehicle, obstructing a peace officer, and resisting arrest.

SPD-P2400475 02/19/24 08:59 THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE 1412 2ND AVE APT 1, SCOTTSBLUFF

An Officer responded to a non injury motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 26 and East 20th Street. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2400476 02/19/24 12:44 ACCIDENT NON INJURY HIGHWAY 26 / E 20TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to Menards in reference to a suspicious return that occurred on 02-16-24. The investigation is ongoing, a suspect has

been named but has not been located as of this time.

SPD-P2400479 02/19/24 15:30 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 2401 DELTA DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to Menards in reference to a shoplifting that had occurred on 01-02-24. Upon arrival, the Officers made contact with the Front End manager of the store and was provided a report of the incident. The investigation is ongoing and a suspect has been named but has not been located as of this time.

SPD-P2400478 02/19/24 15:30 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 2401 DELTA DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to Menards in reference to a shoplifting that had taken place on 12-30-23. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the Front End Manager who provided Officers with a report and security footage of the incident. The investigation is ongoing. A suspect has been named but has not been located as of this time.

SPD-P2400477 02/19/24 15:30 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 2401 DELTA DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a female who was causing a disturbance at Regional West Medical Center. The female was placed into civil protective custody.

SPD-P2400481 02/19/24 18:29 PROTECTIVE CUSTODY CIVIL 4021 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The Scottsbluff Police K9 was deployed on the vehicle for the odor of illicit drugs.

SPD-P2400480 02/19/24 19:30 CANINE DRUG SEARCH E 15TH ST / 9TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a 911 call regarding a suspected overdose. After investigation, it was determined a male subject had overdosed on prescription medication after assaulting his wife.

SPD-P2400483 02/20/24 01:22 DOMESTIC ASSAULT/SIMPLE 1412 11TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF

Page 2 of 5

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

Officers assisted another agency in collecting information for an investigation.

SPD-P2400484 02/20/24 10:21 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY

Officers received a dispatch of a code blue located at 1521 15th Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers observed a male that was pinned underneath the

front end of a vehicle. Officers took action to remove the male from underneath the car, unfortunately the male had succumbed to his wounds.

SPD-P2400485 02/20/24 12:32 DEATH 1521 15TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I responded to Riverstone Bank in reference to a counterfeit bill being received. I was told that the bill had been found in the Safeway deposit. No suspects are known.

SPD-P2400486 02/20/24 14:16 COUNTERFEITING/FORGERY 2002 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a two vehicle accident at Scooter Coffee located at 3301 Avenue B. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2400487 02/20/24 15:06 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 3301 AVE B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Officers responded to the report of found property at a residence on 9th Avenue. Owner of property is unknown. Property was logged into evidence for safe keeping.

SPD-P2400488 02/20/24 18:20 PROPERTY FOUND 1701 9TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a residence on 5th Avenue for a report of suspicious circumstance.

SPD-P2400489 02/21/24 02:52 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE 1716 5TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the report of a gas meter and fence being struck by a vehicle. Vehicle was later located; however driver of vehicle is currently unknown. Incident is under investigation. State Accident Report completed.

SPD-P2400490 02/21/24 12:54 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 1209 10TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Scottsbluff Police Department was contacted by Department of Health and Human Services in reference to a juvenile matter. See supplement for details.

SPD-P2400491 02/21/24 14:46 JUVENILE OTHER 717 W OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers were dispatched to ABC Seamless for a report of a man attempting to break in the building with a metal pole/bar. Upon arrival Officers

had contact with the suspect, Candelario Soto IV, 28 of Scottsbluff. As Officers attempted to arrest Candelario he fled on foot.

SPD-P2400492 02/21/24 15:38 DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2002 21ST AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to an address to assist Gering Police Department with an incident that occurred in their jurisdiction. Officers detained the individual until Gering Police Department arrived to cite the male for the charges incurred in Gering.

SPD-P2400493 02/21/24 17:15 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 2765 CHATEAU WAY, GERING, NE 69341

Officers arrested Andrew Barron, 49 of Gering for a driving under suspension and an active warrant.

SPD-P2400494 02/21/24 19:23 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 805 W 27TH ST, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue. Eustacio Garcia-Velazquez, 33 of Scottsbluff was cited for No Valid Registration and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

SPD-P2400495 02/22/24 00:53 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 1500 11TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to a report of an assault. Upon investigation, Justin Lopez, 31 of Scottsbluff was arrested for third degree assault on a household member. Raelin Lopez, 25 of Scottsbluff was cited for possession of marijuana.

SPD-P2400496 02/22/24 09:14 ASSAULT SIMPLE 61 MARCUS DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Page 3 of 5

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

An Officer responded to Regional West Medical Center in reference to a minor parking lot motor vehicle accident. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2400498 02/22/24 09:41 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 4021 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was dispatched to 3515 5th Avenue, The Rock Church, for an animal bite that had occurred on February 20th, 2024. See Report for Details.

SPD-P2400497 02/22/24 10:01 ANIMAL BITE 1401 14TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF

I was notified that a High School SPED student was possibly the victim of child abuse. An intake was generated and a investigation began.

SPD-P2400500 02/22/24 10:28 JUVENILE OTHER 313 E 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to speak with an individual at the Police Department in regard to a possible theft. After speaking with the concerned party it was found that the suspect attempted to use a fraudulent credit card to purchase materials. This is under investigation.

SPD-P2400499 02/22/24 11:40 FRAUD - FALSE PRETENSES 1018 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were contacted by the District 12 Probation Office in regards to drugs and paraphernalia being located in a probationers lock box. Report sent to the County Attorneys Office for review.

SPD-P2400502 02/22/24 14:11 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 1010 W 29TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to a report of lost property. Upon speaking with the reporting party it was found that a passport was lost. Reporting party stated that a police report needed to be made in order to get a new passport.

SPD-P2400555 02/22/24 14:30 PROPERTY LOST 1802 7TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF

I was dispatched to the Reconnect parking lot in reference to a vandalism. This is under investigation.

SPD-P2400511 02/22/24 15:16 VANDALISM 1715 1ST AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers arrived to Western Nebraska Community College for a report of a narcotic violation. Upon further investigation it was found that a janitor

employee accidentally dropped a THC edible while working. Lynn Ann Smith, 58 of Scottsbluff was cited for possession of Marijuana less than one ounce.

SPD-P2400503 02/22/24 15:44 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 1601 E 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to 818 East Overland in reference to a reported theft. Two female juveniles were issued citations for shoplifting. One of the

juveniles was additionally cited for resisting/hindering.

SPD-P2400504 02/22/24 16:00 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 818 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

The communications center advised of a motor vehicle accident which had occurred on the Avenue I river bridge. Both vehicle had moved to the

service station north of the river bridge. Damage was minor to both vehicles; no injuries. State accident report completed.

SPD-P2400505 02/22/24 16:18 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 822 S BELTLINE HWY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I assisted with a probation search. See supplement.

SPD-P2400508 02/22/24 19:41 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 730 K ST, GERING, NE 69341

Officers received a report that a debit card was used without authorization. The investigation revealed that the owner had also had their wallet stolen at an unknown point in time, in another city.

SPD-P2400507 02/22/24 20:02 THEFT ALL OTHER 818 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers received a Department of Health and Human Services intake regarding child abuse. The case is currently being investigated. Officers

ensured the safety and well being of the children in question.

SPD-P2400509 02/22/24 21:13 CHILD ABUSE 318 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Page 4 of 5

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

Officers took a report of a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was found on 2/25/24.

SPD-P2400510 02/22/24 22:33 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 2426 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was called to Bluff's Middle School in reference to some juveniles that had a THC vape pen and a THC cartridge. Report forwarded to City Prosecutor for review.

SPD-P2400512 02/23/24 11:07 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 27 E 23RD ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

An Officer was assigned a child abuse/neglect intake. The officer made contact with a Department of Health and Human Services worker at the

mother's residence to conduct an interview. An investigation was made and no charges have been filed as of this time.

SPD-P2400513 02/23/24 14:55 CHILD ABUSE 2221 AVE F, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers were dispatched to 3809 2nd Avenue in reference to a theft from motor vehicle. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim who

stated that a black backpack with various valuable items within it was taken out of her vehicle at the mall located at 2302 South Frontage Road.

The investigation is on-going and no suspects have been identified at this time.

SPD-P2400517 02/23/24 15:04 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 2302 S FRONTAGE RD, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was dispatched to the area of Safeway parking lot. Owner did not know where the damage occurred or when

SPD-P2400514 02/23/24 15:23 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 601 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I responded to a traffic crash with injuries at the intersection of 1st Avenue and East 16th Street. Investigation led to Katia Olmos, age 25 of

Mitchell, being cited for driving under suspension, no child safety seat, and no seat belt. The vehicle owner, Angela Olmos, age 55 of Mitchell,

was cited for no proof of insurance.

SPD-P2400516 02/23/24 15:53 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 1ST AVE / E 16TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I investigated a two vehicle traffic crash with injuries at the intersection of East 16th Street and 1st Avenue. Accident crash form completed. A

juvenile was cited for a stop sign violation.

SPD-P2400515 02/23/24 15:53 ACCIDENT INJURY 1ST AVE / E 16TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

There was a man at the hospital wanting Salvation Army Funds for a motel room. The man was found to be intoxicated and he was taken into

Civil Protective Custody.

SPD-P2400518 02/23/24 17:35 PROTECTIVE CUSTODY CIVIL 4021 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the parking lot of Pizza Hut and made contact with Edgar Russell, 75 of Scottsbluff and

Mark Cross, 63 of Scottsbluff. Edgar was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and Mark was cited for an open alcohol container in a vehicle.

SPD-P2400520 02/23/24 20:24 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 3102 AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers on routine patrol stumbled upon a disturbance. Domingo Gomez III, 41 of Scottsbluff, and Gerrardo Macias, 33 of Brush, Colorado, were issued citations for Disturbing the Peace.

SPD-P2400521 02/24/24 01:21 DISTURBING THE PEACE 1200 BLK 5TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police responded to a 911 hangup call where the caller was identified as having an active warrant. Omar Lara, 51, of Terrytown was arrested and housed at Scotts Bluff County Detention Center on his warrant.

SPD-P2400522 02/24/24 02:57 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 26 MOBILE AVE, TERRYTOWN, NE 69341

Officers initiated a traffic stop in the 2100 Block of East Overland Drive. During the course of the traffic stop, Officers learned that the driver of the vehicle stopped, Robert Moore, 56 of Scottsbluff, had a suspended drivers license and was operating a vehicle. Moore received a citation for driving under suspension.

SPD-P2400524 02/24/24 11:51 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 2319 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Page 5 of 5

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

I investigated a traffic crash in the 800 block of West 27th Street. A crash report was completed and no citations were issued.

SPD-P2400525 02/24/24 12:37 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 800 BLK W 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to the ringdown at the Scottsbluff Police Department in reference to a female who wanted to report a male stalking and threatening her. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the female. After further investigation, it was determined that the female's car had been vandalized. The investigation is still ongoing and a suspect has been identified but has not been located as of this time.

SPD-P2400526 02/24/24 17:09 VANDALISM 1801 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers investigated a report of a non-injury accident. A vehicle hit a parked car. Cirpirano Miranda, 50 of Scottsbluff, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and traffic offenses. He was housed at Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

SPD-P2400527 02/24/24 18:40 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 5TH AVE / PARK LN, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers responded to a reported physical disturbance. As a result of the investigation, Gregory Garcia 31 of Scottsbluff was cited for 3rd Degree Assault.

SPD-P2400529 02/24/24 20:54 ASSAULT SIMPLE 1622 16TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

An Officer responded to a report of shot heard in the 700 Block of 14th Avenue. Investigation was conducted at the scene. A suspect has been identified.