Police Blotter - May 2021

​April 29, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Nakoma Lane for an animal complaint call. Dog barks continuously when owner is not home. Owner will work on this issue
April 30, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Redick Boulevard for a harassment complaint for calls that continue throughout the day. Officer attempted to call the number but person would pick up/hang up phone. Complainant was advised to contact their telephone company
Officer was dispatched to Country Inn & Suites for a guest in a room past check out time and a guest missing a suitcase. When Officers entered room guest was woken up and suitcase identified by owner. This case will be marked inactive/suspended unless more evidence can be produced
Officer on duty was contacted by Vernon Hawkins regarding a past theft. Vernon does not wish to press charges and was provided location of the missing speaker
While on routine patrol, Officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Locust Street from 9th Street with no license plates. Officer initiated a traffic stop when Officer observed an in-transit in the rear window that had expired November, 2020. Randall Gunter, Sr. was cited for no valid driver’s license and operating non registered vehicle. Kimberly R. Mack license showed her driving privileges were suspended with a license pick up order. License was confiscated and sent back to the state
May 1, 2021
Tema E. Hill of Council Bluffs was stopped on Dorene Boulevard and cited for driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled, or revoked
While on routine patrol, Officer came upon a running car parked on the side of the road in front of the golf course parking lot. Officer arrived to assist. Driver requested a friend come pick her and the vehicle up. Shortly after the vehicle came into Carter Lake Police Department baring the horn. Bobbie J. Bequette was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication and assault with intent to inflect serious injury
Officer was dispatched to Silver Lane for the theft of two laptop computers. Investigation continues
While on routine patrol, Officer encountered a vehicle turning north onto 9th Street from Ave. H. As the vehicle turned, it almost turned into the oncoming traffic lane. It then continued north of 9th Street and drove in the opposite lane of travel almost the entire way between Ave. H and Locust Street. Officer followed vehicle and activated emergency lights as it rolled through the stop sign at 9th & Locust Street after Officer had lights and siren activated for multiple blocks. Henritta Avery of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for improper use of lanes. Request for re-examination was mailed to Iowa Department of Transportation
Officer was in the process of writing a parking ticket when he was approached by a female asking for help, she said their mother was drunk, refusing to get out of the vehicle and was fighting with everyone trying to remove her from the vehicle; she fell and hit her head on the cement. Carter Lake Rescue was called. Upon release from Jenny Edmundson Hospital, Christina McClain was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication and disorderly conduct
Marcus T. C. R. Miller of Stockton, MO was issued a ticket for parking on non-hard surface at 1317 Mayper Drive
May 2, 2021
While on routine patrol, Officer was dispatched to 13th Street/Avenue P for a property damage accident involving two vehicles. All parties and vehicles were checked. All information was collected and report was completed. Vehicles were drivable and driven away by owners
While on routine patrol, Officer was dispatched to Super 8 Motel to check the welfare of a suicidal female in the lobby. Officer provided female a ride to Creighton Hospital
While on routine patrol, Officer was dispatched to Mabrey Park for an assault in progress. Scott J. Sanders was transported to Corrections and booked for assault causing bodily injury and disorderly conduct. Report will be faxed to DHS
May 3, 2021
Officers were dispatched to Super 8 for a verbal disturbance. Davie Ball and Bryan Uhl were located at Casey’s General Store and issued ban and bar letters. They then departed the property
Officer was dispatched to Willow Drive for what sounds like someone in the dumpster. Officers were dispatched to the area to search for the unknown suspect but were unable to locate. The bicycle that was left in the driveway was collected and placed into evidence
While on routine patrol, Officer encountered a vehicle with no license places. A traffic stop was initiated at 100 block of Locust Street. Anthony Alvarez was cited for operating a non registered vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. License was seized and mailed to the state
May 4, 2021
Anthony L. Alvarez of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle and fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle
Ashlie C. Pecha of Omaha was stopped at E. Locust & N. 9th Street and given a warning for operating non registered vehicle
Officers were dispatched to Ave. O to assist rescue personnel. Pottawattamie County Medical Examiner was called to the home. Cutler O’Neill Funeral Home was called and took possession of the deceased. No foul play was suspected
Officer was dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park to keep the peace/civil situation. Protection order was served at Carter Lake Police Department
While on routine patrol, Officer was flagged down in the Super 8 parking lot. Donna Baxter stated there are charges on her cash app credit card that she did not authorize. Office will follow up on investigation
Kevon J. O. Parnell of Omaha was stopped at E. Locust & N. 5th Street and given a warning for improper rear lamps and cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability
Officer was dispatched to Silver Lane for an injured raccoon. The raccoon’s back right leg was severely injured as Officer could see bone through multiple injuries. The raccoon was disposed of
May 5, 2021
Samuel Amaya-Rojas of Omaha was stopped at Ave. J & N. 9th Street and given a warning for operating non registered vehicle
Officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store for a theft. Anthony Pebley was issued a criminal citation for theft. Mr. Pebley departed the property on foot
Officer was dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park for vehicle burglary report. At this time there are no suspects, witnesses or evident for this incident. Case will be marked inactive unless more evidence is found
 Officer was dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park for burglary to two sheds on different lots report. Investigation continues
Pedro Velasquez Ramos of Carter Lake was stopped at N. 9th Street & Steele Avenue for dark windows and cited for fraudulent use of registration. Plates were seized and mailed to the state
Officers assisted Carter Lake Fire/Rescue with a juvenile female who may have overdosed on pills. Juvenile was transported by Carter Lake Fire/Rescue to Jennie Edmundson Hospital
May 6, 2021
Devin N. Fischer of Carter Lake was stopped on N. 9th Street and given a warning for insufficient number of headlights
James Barr of Omaha was stopped on Avenue H and given a warning for improper registration plate lamp and cited for possession of controlled substance
Officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store to check the welfare. Investigation continues
May 7, 2021
Scott A. Thomas of Omaha was stopped on N. 9th Street and cited for fraudulent use of registration
Officer, while on routine patrol through Lakeside Mobile Home Park came upon a small white box van and could see the vehicle’s steering column had been vandalized/tampered with. Vehicle was released to owner
Patricia A. Rooks of Omaha was stopped on N. 5th Street and given a warning for improper rear lamps
Officer was dispatched to Jonesy’s Taco House for a property damage hit and run accident. No suspect information is available at this time
Officers were dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park for a trespasser who was refusing to leave the property. Juvenile male was issued a ban and bar to Lakeside Mobile Home Park
May 8, 2021
Yubai Pi of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for insufficient number of headlights
Captain Josh Driscoll who was working off duty security at Spearmint Rhino notified Officers on patrol he was out in the parking lot with an extremely intoxicated male subject. Jacob Charleston was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication
Officer was dispatched to Silver Lane for shots fired call. Officer was called to assist, as well as Omaha Police Department. Evidence was collected at the scene. Subject was not located, warrants will be applied for on the charges of assault-use/display of a weapon, child endangerment, domestic abuse assault, intimidation with dangerous weapon. DHS will be contacted as there were children present
May 9, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store for shoplifting. Officers were again dispatched to Casey’s General Store as the shoplifter had returned. Shayne Coldwell was issued a ban & bar to Casey’s and was transported to Corrections and booked for theft
Officer was notified by Carter Lake Resident of a friend who was being human trafficked. Officer spoke with victim’s cousin who stated she is not in any immediate danger. Cousin was advised to let her cousin know to call 911 if she needs any help
Officer was dispatched to Dorene Boulevard for a burglary call. Investigation continues
Officers were dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park for an armed subject call. A male juvenile was transported to Mercy Hospital. Parents followed Carter Lake Police Department to the hospital where they met up with male juvenile before Carter Lake Police Department departed property
May 10, 2021
Forrest A. Ueding of Omaha was stopped at Wood Ave. & N. 5th Street and given a warning for insufficient number of headlights
Joshua J. Pietrzak of Council Bluffs was stopped on N. 13th Street and given a warning for insufficient number of headlights
Officer was dispatched to Prairie Flower Casino for a stolen vehicle report which ended up being a misunderstanding. Owner and vehicle were reunited
Officers were dispatched to VFW for trespass call. Samantha N. Greve was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication and trespassing
May 11, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Kwik Shop for a stray dog in the store. Dog was taken to Nebraska Humane Society
Officer was dispatched to Willow Drive for a hit and run with damage to a mailbox. Nebraska Furniture Mart is to replace the mailbox
Officer was dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park to take a missing person report. Investigation continues
May 12, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Jonesy’s Taco House for a female juvenile refusing to get into her mother’s vehicle. Juvenile was transported to Mercy Hospital and turned over to staff
May 13, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Jump Start gas station for some type of disturbance and suspect spitting on caller. Steven Fowler was issued a ban and bar letter to Jump Start
May 14, 2021
Officer was contacted by Sgt. Gary Chambers who was working off duty for a suspicious person who had just left the junk yard. Officer made contact with Richard McWilliams who was transported to Corrections and booked for unlawful possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Items were entered into evidence and placed in safekeeping
Enchantra C. Whitbeck of Omaha was stopped on N. 17th Street and given a warning for improper rear lamps and cited for no valid driver’s license
Kylee L. Ruffcorn of Council Bluffs was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for failure to use headlamps when required and cited for no valid driver’s license
Ernest D. Steele, Jr. of Omaha was stopped on Steele Avenue and cited for fraudulent use of registration, operating non registered vehicle and no valid driver’s license. Plates were seized and sent to the state
May 15, 2021
Jeremy R. Anderson of Omaha was stopped on N. 7th Street and given a warning for stop sign
John A. Baer of Omaha was stopped on N. 9th Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Officer was notified by radio to call the Communications Center for a message. Officer was advised to call mother of 11 year old male being treated for a dog bite at Children’s Hospital. Mother was advised to register the dog with the City. Nebraska Humane Society is also being notified by the hospital
While on routine patrol, Officer was dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park for a child that had been bitten by a dog. Owner was advised to register the dog with the City and keep the dog quarantined, inside the residence for ten days because we do not currently have an Animal Control Officer. Officer will be notifying Lakeside Mobile Home Park of the incident. Investigation continues
Officer was dispatched to Mayper Drive to take a missing female juvenile report. Juvenile was located at Aunt’s residence
While on routine patrol, Officer was dispatched to Holiday Inn for a stolen vehicle report. With no further suspect/witness information, this case will be inactive/suspended
May 16, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Mayper Drive for a missing juvenile. It should be noted Officer responded to this residence yesterday for the same reason but the juvenile was at a family member’s residence and was not missing. This is a family matter which they need to work out
Officers were dispatched to Country Inn & Suites by the front desk employee who was questioning whether a missing male juvenile had just entered the hotel. Sgt. Chambers was in contact with Omaha Police Department who advised juvenile’s mother resides at the Lydia House. Male juvenile was transported to the Lydia House and turned over to his mother
Officer was dispatched to Carter Lake Club for threats report. Officer will be requesting a warrant. Investigation continues
May 17, 2021
Officer was dispatched to City Motors to locate a stolen vehicle. Officer located and verified with the Pottawattamie County Dispatch that it was confirmed stolen out of Omaha, NE. A locate was sent to Omaha Police Department and the vehicle was removed from NCIC. Owner will come back at a later time to pick up the vehicle
Officer took a harassment report. Investigation continues
May 18, 2021
Kegan L. Wiley of Council Bluffs was stopped on N. 13th Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability
Officer took a theft report over the phone. Investigation continues
Officer was dispatched to Holiday Inn for a theft report. Investigation continues
May 19, 2021
Nicholas K. Ruff of Carter Lake was stopped at E. Locust & N. 5th Street and given a warning for improper brake light
Tierney R. Eckley of Omaha was stopped at Ave. K & N. 9th Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Officer on duty was dispatched to Ave. N for a theft report. Investigation continues
May 20, 2021
Melissa E. Gonzalez-Arellano of Bellevue, NE was stopped at Wood Ave. & N. 9th Street and given a warning for windshields and windows and cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle
May 21, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store for an intoxicated female who was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication
Officer was dispatched to Carter Lake Club for a property damage accident
Carlos A. Hernandez of Omaha was stopped on N. 9th Street and cited for speeding 11 thru 15 over zones 55 mph or less
May 22, 2021
Jacob T. Rodriguez of Omaha was stopped at E. Locust & N. 13th Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Officers were dispatched to Cedar Street for a disturbance. Guy Collins was issued a citation for possession of controlled substance. Mariah Espinoza was transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital for evaluation. Report was faxed to DHS
Officer was dispatched to Hampton Inn for a criminal mischief report. With no suspect or witness information, case will be closed
Officer was dispatched to Mabrey Park for a property damage accident involving two vehicles and a fallen tree branch
On duty Officer was contacted by Off Duty Officer regarding vandalism to several vehicles at Spearmint Rhino. Officers were called to assist. Several vehicle had tires slashed. Investigation continues
May 23, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store for a theft. Employees did not recognize suspect or have any further information. Employees were advised to call 911 if he returns
Officer was dispatched to Silver Lane for a disturbance. Party was advised she was not allowed on the property for any reason or she would be charged with trespassing
May 24, 2021
Chelsee M. Mortensen of Council Bluffs was stopped on Avenue H and cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked
Destiny Cave of Carter Lake was stopped at E. Locust & N. 7th Street and given a warning for operating non registered vehicle and cited for no valid driver’s license
Officer was dispatched to Cachelin Drive for a hit & run report. There is no suspect information at this time
Officers were dispatched to County Inn & Suites to check for a wanted party possibly staying at this location. Arrow Towing was contacted and two vehicles were towed. Robin & Emily Kush were transported to Corrections and booked for outstanding warrant
Officer was dispatched to Marina Court for a disturbance call. Two juveniles were transported to Children’s Square. Juvenile female was transported by family member to Aunt’s house. Tonya Forrest was transported to Corrections and booked for child endangerment. Copy of report was sent to DHS
May 25, 2021
Officer on duty overheard Omaha Police Radio Traffic dispatching Omaha Police Officers to the area of Abbott Drive and Avenue H for a male blocking traffic on Abbott Drive. Officer responded to the area believing the male was still in Carter Lake. Victor Diblasio was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication, possession of controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mr. Diblasio continued yelling and making threats almost the entire way to Corrections
Rodney W. D. Jones of Council Bluffs was stopped on Avenue K and cited for no valid driver’s license
Alexis T. McCoy of Carter Lake was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Cheryl M. Christopherson of Omaha was stopped on Avenue H and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Tammie M. Neville of Carter Lake was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Curtis D. Turk of Council Bluffs was stopped on Avenue H and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Joshua D. Bain of Carter Lake was stopped on N. 9th Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability
Officer was dispatched to Jump Start gas station for someone who requested to speak with law enforcement. William Harney, III was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication
May 26, 2021
While on routine patrol Officer came upon wanted person. Warrants were confirmed with dispatch. Jessica R. Spencer was transported to Corrections and booked for outstanding warrants
Kira N. Cobbs of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for improper brake light and cited for operating non registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability
Angelica S. Harrsion of Papillion, NE was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Katie L. Posch of Omaha was stopped on N. 13th Street and given a warning for windshield and window requirements and cited for no valid driver’s license
Cole T. Walter of Bellevue, NE was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for fail to obey stop sign
Vehicle eluded Officers while exceeding the speed limit as well as exhibiting reckless driving, failure to yield and driving while revoked. Warrants have been requested
May 27, 2021
Officer responded to a property damage accident at 1200 block of Locust Street. Both parties refused treatment. Kathy J. Jones of Carter Lake was cited for failure to maintain control. Vehicles were driven away by the owners
Officer was dispatched to Dollar General Store for shoplifting in progress. Upon arrival, Officer was advised shoplifter was walking on Locust Street towards Casey’s. Officer and shoplifter returned to Dollar General Store. Dennis W. McNeil was issued a ban & bar letter to Dollar General Store
Johnny Middlebrooks of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for improper brake light and cited for no valid driver’s license
Erin K. Frederiksen of Omaha was stopped on N. 9th Street and given a warning for improper brake light
Has Ger Htoo of Omaha was stopped on Abbott Drive and given a warning for fail to display registration plate
Lance T. Griffin of Omaha was stopped on Abbott Drive and cited for operating non registered vehicle
May 28, 2021
Victim came to Carter Lake Police Department to file a report which was/is a scam
Victim came to Carter Lake Police Department to file an assault report. Officer is requesting a warrant for assault causing injury
Officers are dealing with an on-going issue of cleaning up a resident’s yard. A citation has been issued for failure to abate
Anita L. Chambers of La Vista, NE was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for insufficient number of headlights
Brandon L. Vieyra of Omaha was stopped on N. 13th Street and given a warning for operating non registered vehicle
David D. Johnson of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for insufficient number of headlights
Lamont A. Robinson of Omaha was stopped on N. 9th Street and given a warning for improper brake light
Joseph D. Gatrost of Carter Lake was stopped at E. Locust & N. 9th Street and cited for driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked, failure to provide proof of financial liability, and operating non registered vehicle
May 29, 2021
Officer was dispatched to Silver Lane for a disturbance. Ryan Ross was transported to Corrections and booked for trespassing
Officers were dispatched to Dorene Boulevard to follow up on a previous burglary case. Scott Gallina was transported to Corrections and booked for theft/possession of stolen property. A Warrant has been requested for burglary. Property is still missing, investigation continues
Gregorio M. Correa of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way and no valid driver’s license
Anna P. Robinson of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for safety belts and safety harnesses-use required
Robert A. Whitlatch of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for safety belts and safety harnesses-use required and operating non registered vehicle
Angela J. James of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for speeding, operating non registered vehicle, failure to provide proof of financial liability, and no valid driver’s license
Scott A. Thomas of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for failure to maintain or use safety belts
Tracey M. Lewis of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and cited for speeding, operating non registered vehicle, and failure to maintain or use safety belts
Brian P. Lincoln of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for improper brake light
May R. Sein of Omaha was stopped on N. 9th Street and cited for fail to obey stop sign
Trey M. Wallace of Council Bluffs was stopped on N. 9th Street and cited for no valid driver’s license
Parker R. Laffoon of Goshen, IN was stopped on N. 13th Street and given a warning for improper brake light and cited for no valid driver’s license
Allen Brown of Omaha was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for dark window or windshield and cited for no valid driver’s license
May 30, 2021
Officers assisted Nebraska State Patrol in apprehending a suspect. Edgar Mena-Bautista was transported to Corrections and booked for no valid driver’s license, fraudulent use of registration, operating a non-registered vehicle and fugitive from justice. Omaha Police went to get a Warrant signed for Edgar to be extradited back to Nebraska. Vehicle was towed by Arrow towing and the plates on the vehicle were confiscated
Officer was dispatched to Murray Avenue for a complaint report regarding a possible missing person. Investigation continues
Officer was dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park for a disturbance. A female party was transported to the hospital. A copy of the report has been sent to Iowa DHS
Officer was dispatched to Lakeside Mobile Home Park for a harassment report which was/is a scam
While on routine duty, Officer came upon a male sleeping in the parking lot of Jump Start gas station. Male party was transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Upon release William J. Harney III will be transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication
Celecia A. Cole of Omaha was stopped on Avenue H and cited for operating non registered vehicle
Marcus A. Miller of Carter Lake was stopped on E. Locust Street and given a warning for improper rear lamps and cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and failure to carry registration card
Aaron Ray Funkhouser of Council Bluffs was stopped on N. 9th Street and cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked
May 31, 2021
Officers were dispatched to Carter Lake Club for a disturbance call. Jamie Mandolfo was transported to Mercy Hospital where she was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder. The shoulder was set and she was released from the hospital and transported to Corrections and booked for domestic abuse assault
While on routine patrol, Officer encountered a vehicle with a non-functioning passenger’s side brake light. A traffic stop was initiated at 5th & Locust. Taj-Maree Townsell license was stopped at E. Locust & N. 5th Street and given a warning for defective braking equipment. Ma. Townsell’s license was suspended with a valid pick up order on file. Ms. Townsell cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. License was confiscated and mailed to the state
Amanda C. Gladden was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license at 7th & Carolina Drive