Mar 14, 2024

Scottsbluff Police Activity March 3-9

Posted Mar 14, 2024 10:50 PM

Police Log as written by Scottsbluff Police Department as released on March 14th.

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

Officers responded to Regional West Medical Center in reference to a male breaking into vehicles. After investigation, Bobbie Miller, 39, was cited for theft by receiving stolen property. The original theft is still under investigation as it may tie into other cases associated with theft.

SPD-P2400613 03/03/24 04:07 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 4021 AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the Essential Fuels for a report of a customer, Albert Ramirez, 43 of Bayard attempting to use a fake $100 bill to purchase merchandise from the store. A report was taken.

SPD-P2400614 03/03/24 09:58 COUNTERFEITING/FORGERY 837 W 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

A theft from a motor vehicle was reported on the 2200 block of 3rd Avenue. The theft is currently being investigated.

SPD-P2400615 03/03/24 12:29 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 2218 3RD AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers assisted Gering Police Department with a reported sexual assault involving several minors.

SPD-P2400617 03/03/24 17:57 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 2005 3RD ST, GERING, NE 69341

Officers took a report of a cell phone that was found in the 2400 block of Circle Drive.

SPD-P2400618 03/03/24 19:31 PROPERTY FOUND 606 E 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the area of the Hampton Inn in regards to the investigation of multiple thefts. This is under investigation.

SPD-P2400619 03/03/24 20:17 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE 301 W HIGHWAY 26, SCOTTSBLUFF

Officers received a report of a juvenile runaway. Juvenile was located later same day.

SPD-P2400620 03/04/24 02:23 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 318 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers took a report of a juvenile runaway. Later in the shift, the runaway juvenile was located and returned home.

SPD-P2400621 03/04/24 05:50 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 2202 AVE E, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to 145 Lee Ann Lane in reference to a motor vehicle theft. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the vehicle's owner who stated someone had taken his vehicle at approximately 0555 that morning. Vehicle was later found near Greeley, Colorado after being involved in a traffic accident. Report is being forwarded to County Attorney for review.

SPD-P2400622 03/04/24 06:14 THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE 145 LEE ANN LN, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

At around 1030 hours, I arrived at Captain Critters Campground to assist Scotts Bluff County Sheriffs Office with transporting multiple dogs to the Humane Society. See Report for details.

SPD-P2400628 03/04/24 10:01 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 180454 HIGHWAY 26 FRONTAGE RD, SCOTTSBLUFF,

I was assigned to tag for tow 2 vehicles parked near the intersection of West 17th Street and Avenue G. Upon arrival I discovered that the vehicles had been tagged for tow on 02/21/2024. I made one last attempt to contact the owners on the phone and at their home. There was no answer. The vehicles were impounded.

SPD-P2400625 03/04/24 10:35 ABANDONED VEHICLE 1701 AVE G, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

Officers responded to Valley Youth Connections for the report of an active physical disturbance. As a result, two juvenile females received citations for disturbing the peace.

SPD-P2400626 03/04/24 11:51 DISTURBING THE PEACE 29 S BELTLINE HIGHWAY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I spoke with a female via telephone about a protection order violation from an inmate at the Scotts Bluff County Jail.

SPD-P2400627 03/04/24 12:28 PROTECTION ORDER VIOLATION 106 GARY ST, TERRYTOWN, NE 69341

Officers responded to Main Street Market in reference to a non-injury motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with both the drivers of the vehicles. After further investigation, the drivers were released from the scene, no charges were filed.

SPD-P2400629 03/04/24 12:56 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 401 S BELTLINE HIGHWAY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Chase Martichewsky, 27 of Gering was issued a citation for possession of marijuana less than one ounce.

SPD-P2400630 03/04/24 14:32 NARCOTIC VIOLATION HIGHWAY 26 / AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I received a complaint vehicle had been tagged for tow last week and was still there . I arrived and I attempted contact with the owner and was not able to . I called for a tow truck and impounded the vehicle as abandoned .

SPD-P2400632 03/04/24 15:05 ABANDONED VEHICLE 1802 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was called to Transwest Ford for a report of a stolen bumper off a customers vehicle. Suspect is unknown at this time.

SPD-P2400633 03/04/24 16:37 THEFT AUTO PARTS ACCESSOR 1515 E 20TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers assisted Gering Police Department locating a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was returned home with his parents.

SPD-P2400634 03/04/24 17:53 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 2421 AVE D, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers assisted Gering Police Department with a traffic stop involving narcotic arrests. The Scottsbluff Police Department K9 was utilized on the traffic stop. Two suspects were arrested for drug offenses.

SPD-P2400635 03/04/24 18:07 CANINE DRUG SEARCH KIMBALL AVE / BIRCH ST, GERING, NE 69341

An Officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration. During the investigation, driver provided a name of another person. Driver was identified as Jessica Perez, 37 of Scottsbluff, and arrested for an active warrant, criminal impersonation, no valid registration, seat belt violation, open container, driving under suspension, possession of controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

SPD-P2400636 03/05/24 02:51 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 2202 DELTA DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to 1518 4th Avenue looking for a juvenile that had not been to school. As a result, Tamia Dubray, 20 of Scottsbluff, was located. Dubray had an active warrant out of Scotts Bluff County. She was subsequently arrested for the active warrant.

SPD-P2400640 03/05/24 10:41 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 1518 4TH AVE APT B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

On 2/29/24 there was an altercation between 2 freshman females during freshman lunch. Report forwarded to City Prosecutor for review of charges.

SPD-P2400637 03/05/24 11:05 ASSAULT SIMPLE 313 E 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officer received a report of a 12 year old runaway juvenile. Juvenile was entered into NCIC as a runaway, and an incident report was completed.

SPD-P2400641 03/05/24 12:11 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 318 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers received a call from a female stating that she had her bank card, her phone, and six dollars stolen from her wallet. The female's wallet was returned to her, however, the above items were missing. No suspects have been identified.

SPD-P2400644 03/05/24 13:38 THEFT ALL OTHER 3322 AVE I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

Officers received a call from a male stating that his vehicle had been stolen sometime on 03-04-24 or 03-05-24. The suspect was contacted and vehicle was returned to owner and owner did not want to file charges.

SPD-P2400645 03/05/24 14:16 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE W 27TH ST / AVE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was called to the parking lot of Hibbett Sports for a minor fender bender. No citations issued.

SPD-P2400643 03/05/24 14:52 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 1508 E 20TH ST STE B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was dispatched to a report of a juvenile who did not come home from school.

SPD-P2400647 03/05/24 15:25 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 1518 4TH AVE, APT B, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Scottsbluff Officers assisted Department of Health and Human Services investigate a report of neglect.

SPD-P2400646 03/05/24 15:26 CHILD ABUSE 541 W 40TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers received a call of a runaway juvenile. The mother of the juvenile reported that when her daughter's father attempted to pick the juvenile up from school, the juvenile was not there. The investigation is ongoing in locating the missing juvenile.

SPD-P2400649 03/05/24 16:58 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 313 E 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Police were contacted in reference to a male punching a hole in a wall at his residence. After investigations on scene, Carl Deloach, 36 of Scottsbluff was cited for drug paraphernalia.

SPD-P2400650 03/05/24 18:03 NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT 1424 4TH AVE APT 3, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to a disturbance. Wilson Coleman Jr., 47 of Gering was arrested for disorderly conduct.

SPD-P2400651 03/05/24 18:58 DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1620 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked behind Eastwood Apartments. Esmeralda Garza, 27 of Scottsbluff was arrested for possession of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and Driving under the influence of drugs. Carlos Trejo, 28 of Scottsbluff was arrested for possession of a deadly weapon by prohibited person.

SPD-P2400652 03/05/24 22:09 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 1413 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

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

SPD-P2400653 03/05/24 22:47 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 1518 4TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers contacted two suspicious males. Shane Reeb, 21 of Scottsbluf, was cited for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Procuring, and Possession of Marijuana less than 1 ounce. A 14-year-old male was cited for Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

SPD-P2400654 03/06/24 03:36 MINOR IN POSSESSION 1306 9TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a driving complaint, where the operator of a gold Nissan Altima was creating a significant safety issue for other motorists.

Officers were able to make contact with the vehicle and found Nichole M. Chavez, 36 of Scottsbluff to be operating the vehicle under the influence. Nichole was placed under arrest.

SPD-P2400658 03/06/24 10:14 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUEN BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was dispatched to Fairfield Inn in regard to a theft from motor vehicle. Upon investigation, $400.00 in cash, a slime air compressor and Ford F500 keys were stolen from inside the vehicle. A suspect has been named and charges are pending.

SPD-P2400657 03/06/24 10:17 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 902 WINTER CREEK DR, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

I was dispatched to 2200 Avenue E in regards to a male with a active warrant identified as Brian Collins, 50 of Scottsbluff. Officers made contact with Collins and confirmed the warrant for terroristic threats. Collins was placed under arrest and booked into the county jail without incident.

SPD-P2400659 03/06/24 11:31 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 2200 AVE E, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

I was dispatched to the Watering Hole in regards to a vehicle occupied with five males pointing a gun at an individual. Upon investigation the suspects were not located. No suspects identified at this time.

SPD-P2400660 03/06/24 16:36 ALL OTHER OFFENSES 121 W 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers took a report of a juvenile runaway. Juvenile was found the next day.

SPD-P2400661 03/06/24 18:25 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 318 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF

An Officer responded to the 1200 block of 5th Avenue in reference to a burglary. The burglary occurred days prior and there are no known suspects.

SPD-P2400663 03/06/24 20:31 BURGLARY 1209 5TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were called to the Hampton Inn for a reported male trespassing. Christopher Torres, 29 of Scottsbluff was arrested for trespassing and transported to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

SPD-P2400664 03/07/24 04:08 TRESPASSING 301 W HIGHWAY 26, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was dispatched to Valley Youth Connections in regards to a THC Vape pen being located on a student. The student was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

SPD-P2400666 03/07/24 09:13 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 29 S BELTLINE HIGHWAY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I assisted with a search warrant in Morrill. See supplement.

SPD-P2400672 03/07/24 10:34 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY E 17TH ST / 16TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to Regional West Medical Center in regards to a non injury motor vehicle accident. The accident involved one vehicle and a light pole, damages were minimal. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2400667 03/07/24 12:25 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 3911 AVE B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

I was dispatched to East 16th Street and 1st Avenue in regards to a two vehicle non injury accident. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2400669 03/07/24 13:42 ACCIDENT NON INJURY E 16TH ST / 1ST AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF

I was dispatched to Safeway in regards to a two vehicle accident involving a bus and parked vehicle. No citations were issued.

SPD-P2400670 03/07/24 15:10 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 601 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

A motor vehicle crash was reported at the intersection East 15th Street and 9th Avenue. An accident report was completed and no citations were issued.

SPD-P2400671 03/07/24 16:09 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 15th STREET / 9TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were dispatched to Panhandle Youth Shelter for a report of a juvenile destroying property. The juvenile male was cited for disturbing the peace and criminal mischief.

SPD-P2400717 03/07/24 17:26 JUVENILE OTHER 2426 BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to Walmart for a reported assault. Officer contacted two individuals inside the store. As a result of the investigation, Jakob Callan, 20 of Scottsbluff was cited for assault causing bodily injury.

SPD-P2400673 03/07/24 19:10 ASSAULT SIMPLE 3322 AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the Avenue I river Bridge for an injury accident. As a result Nicholas King, 31 of Kimball was issued a citation for no insurance. Minor possible injuries were reported but no occupants required medical attention.

SPD-P2400674 03/07/24 19:11 ACCIDENT INJURY FIVE ROCKS ROAD / AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

Officers responded to a runaway juvenile. Juvenile returned home the next day.

SPD-P2400676 03/07/24 23:33 JUVENILE RUNAWAY 914 15TH AVE APT 114, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to Route 26 Mart located at 1722 E 20th Street for the report of a shoplifting. As a result, Gina Tullis, 48, of Gordon, Nebraska was cited for shoplifting.

SPD-P2400677 03/08/24 07:27 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 1722 E 20TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers were advised of a potential child abuse/neglect case that was reported to the child abuse hotline. Officers are working with Department of Health and Human Services workers on this investigation, which is ongoing. No charges have been filed as of this time.

SPD-P2400678 03/08/24 08:28 CHILD ABUSE 92 GARY ST, TERRYTOWN

Officers received a child abuse intake at 1015 15th Avenue. This incident is under investigation.

SPD-P2400679 03/08/24 08:38 CHILD ABUSE 1015 15TH AVE APT 143, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I was provided security footage from a shoplifting that happened on 2-17-24. Suspect has not been identified.

SPD-P2400682 03/08/24 15:29 THEFT SHOPLIFTING 1401 N FRONTAGE RD, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I stopped a vehicle for expired license plates, October of 2023. Investigation led to Kasey Emmett, 30 of Scottsbluff being cited for no valid registration, no seat belt, and driving under suspension.

SPD-P2400683 03/08/24 16:46 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION W 21ST ST / BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident. Carly Brewer, 27 of Alliance, was cited for no operator's license and traffic signal violation.

SPD-P2400685 03/08/24 18:37 ACCIDENT INJURY HIGHWAY 26 / 21ST AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF

Police responded to two dogs at large in the 1100 block of Avenue R. After investigations on scene, Kurt Martinez, 45 of Scottsbluff was cited for leash law violation.

SPD-P2400686 03/08/24 19:21 ANIMAL COMPLAINT 1114 AVE R, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers received multiple complaints on an apartment regarding yelling and arguing. Investigation led to the arrest of Patrick Little Wolf, 38 of Scottsbluff, for Domestic Assault.

SPD-P2400687 03/08/24 19:37 DOMESTIC ASSAULT/SIMPLE 19 W 19TH ST, APT 3, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Timothy Pierce, 67 of Scottsbluff, was arrested for Attempted 2nd Degree Assault, Use of a

Weapon to Commit a Felony, 3rd Degree Assault, and Attempted Assault on an Officer with Bodily Fluid.

SPD-P2400688 03/08/24 20:24 ASSAULT AGGRAVATED 1722 E 20TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of East Overland. Melvis Zapata, 35 of Scottsbluff, was arrested for 2nd Degree Domestic Assault and Domestic Assault Intimidation of a Household Member.

SPD-P2400689 03/09/24 00:37 ASSAULT AGGRAVATED 210 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers investigated a non-injury accident. Jesus Rios-Bernadac, 28 of Scottsbluff, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

SPD-P2400691 03/09/24 02:08 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 1801 12TH AVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a complaint of a trespassing. Gina Tullis, 48 of Scottsbluff, was arrested for trespassing and housed at Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.

SPD-P2400692 03/09/24 03:24 TRESPASSING 1822 E 20TH PL, RM 120, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Case Number Date/Time Incident Description Address

Officers were attempting to locate a vehicle reported to be stolen. The vehicle was located with a suspect identified as Miranda Ruiz, 32 of Scottslbuff, who had an active arrest warrant. The reporting party, Santana Alvarado, 32 of Alliance also had an arrest warrant. Both were arrested on their warrants.

SPD-P2400695 03/09/24 04:24 WARRANT ARRESTING AGENCY 837 W 27TH ST, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

I stopped a vehicle for no right brake light and expired license plates. Investigation led to the driver, Noel Vazquez, 27 of Gering being cited for driving under suspension, no seat belt, and no valid registration.

SPD-P2400696 03/09/24 09:27 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 2ND AVE / E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to a single vehicle hit and run accident at Uptown Scottsbluff located at 2302 South Frontage Road. In the early morning hours of March 9, a vehicle accelerated and struck two signs in the parking lot of Uptown Scottsbluff. Run vehicle and driver are unknown.

SPD-P2400698 03/09/24 10:15 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 2302 S FRONTAGE RD, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to the parking lot of Walmart located at 3322 Avenue I in reference to a non-injury motor vehicle accident. Upon investigation, the only damage that Officers observed was a dented license plate. The driver that was on scene was released with no further action taken.

SPD-P2400700 03/09/24 11:33 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 3322 AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers responded to Walmart for a minor vehicle accident. Two vehicle backed into each other in the parking lot. No citations issued.

SPD-P2400702 03/09/24 13:29 ACCIDENT NON INJURY 3322 AVE I, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Patricia Campos, 45 of Morrill, was cited for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz and possession of drug paraphernalia.

SPD-P2400704 03/09/24 21:25 NARCOTIC VIOLATION 2319 E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361

Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Chastity Smith, 31 of Scottsbluff was cited for no valid registration. The Scottsbluff Police K9 was deployed on the vehicle for a drug sniff.

SPD-P2400705 03/09/24 22:36 CANINE DRUG SEARCH 21ST AVE / E OVERLAND DR, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361