CRIME & SAFETY
Man accused of torturing dog sought by Douglas County Sheriff
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man suspected of torturing a dog. DCSO shared images Thursday of the dog’s injuries on social media. 6 News cautions our audience that the photos are disturbing. DCSO said in...
Man sentenced for hauling 9,000 fentanyl pills, 44 pounds of meth across Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man from Mexico was sentenced on Wednesday after getting caught with a huge haul of drugs in Nebraska. Fausto Antonio Castro-Mendoza will spend 17½ years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. U.S. District Judge Brian Buescher...
1 person is seriously injured in crash late Thursday night
OMAHA, Neb. — One person is seriously injured after a crash. It happened near South 22nd and St Mary's around 11:40 Thursday night. Authorities say one car struck multiple vehicles but have not released any more information. The investigation is ongoing.
Shot fired at police officers during traffic stop leading to pursuit through north Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A gunshot was fired at a police detective during a traffic stop leading to a pursuit throughout north Omaha ending near downtown Thursday afternoon. Around 12:40 p.m., a detective was in the area of 37th and Pratt streets conducting follow up on an investigation and witnessed a vehicle driving recklessly, Omaha police said.
Nebraska DHHS flips stance, Omaha teen killer to remain in custody
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Officials with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services have changed their minds about a teenager who shot and killed a man in Omaha two years ago. Late Wednesday, the special assistant attorney general for DHHS, Jennifer McRae, filed a notice with Douglas County Courts,...
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