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Sheriff Hanson recently had the opportunity to speak at the 2026 Innocence Freed Rise Up gala. He spoke of a recent case that DCSO Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Investigators worked in conjunction with our partners in the FBI. Recently, 25-year-old Jaden Jonathan Blake of Abilene, Texas was convicted on federal charges and faces up to 230 years in federal prison due to an investigation that started right here in Douglas County with one victim. The investigation grew to include three victims from the Omaha metro area and 50 across the country.

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Building safer neighborhoods starts with listening.

Our deputies recently joined neighbors near 45th and Lafayette for a neighborhood conversation. In the weeks prior, our office was inundated with complaints from homeowners and renters in the area with reports of trespassing, squatting, and vandalism.

To better understand the challenge, we brought everyone together. Sharing a meal, getting to know residents and those who were alleged to be causing the issues, and listening to everyone's concerns about the neighborhood.

We gave homeowners and renters tips for how to protect themselves and their property. Those who were reported to be frequent trespassers, squatters, and vandals were informed of the laws and where they could legally be.

These conversations matter. They give our deputies a better understanding of what residents are experiencing and an opportunity to work together toward practical solutions. Public safety is about more than responding to calls. It’s about building relationships, earning trust, and working alongside the people we serve to make our communities safer.

Thank you to the residents who took the time to connect with our deputies, homeless outreach coordinator, and partners in the homeless outreach community. We’re proud to be part of this community, and we’re committed to keeping the conversation going.

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Before the badge goes on, it's time for relaxing in the sunshine. 🐾

Earlier this week, K9 Shiva's handler snapped a pic of her soaking up some sun at home before her shift. Shiva was rocking her pink bandana and a fresh coat of pet-safe pink paint on her nails to stand behind the fighters during breast cancer awareness month.

To all the fighters, survivors, and families impacted by cancer, Shiva and Team DCSO are backing you every step of the way.

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Law enforcement officers often face people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. From delivering heartbreaking news to responding to traumatic incidents, these situations can take an emotional toll on everyone involved, including the deputies who serve our community.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Program provides a valuable source of comfort, spiritual guidance and support to both our deputies and the people they serve. Chaplains offer a listening ear, a calming presence and compassion when it’s needed most.

Are you a member of the clergy looking for another way to serve your community? Your faith, experience and willingness to walk alongside people during challenging times can make a lasting difference. Whether supporting a deputy after a difficult call or providing comfort to a family facing a crisis, chaplains play an important role in the DCSO family and the community.

We invite members of the clergy who feel called to this type of service to consider joining our chaplain program.

Your presence can bring hope, strength and reassurance when people need it most.

📩 Interested in learning more? Reach out to us through a direct message.

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Yesterday, Deputies responded to an accident that serves as a reminder that distractions can come from more than just a screen. In this case, a passenger grabbed the steering wheel, causing the driver to veer off the highway. It was one moment of reckless behavior that put everyone in the vehicle, and around it, at risk and could have ended much worse.

Driving is a responsibility, and both drivers and passengers have a role in keeping everyone safe. Passengers should never interfere with a driver's ability to control a vehicle. Grabbing the steering wheel, startling the driver or engaging in horseplay can have life-changing consequences in a matter of seconds.

A few reminders for everyone:
🚗 Drivers: Keep your eyes on the road, stay focused, and maintain control of your vehicle
🗣️ Passengers: Help the driver stay focused and avoid behaviors that pull their attention away from the road.

The highway is no place for horseplay. A vehicle traveling at highway speeds can cover a significant distance in seconds, and losing control can put lives at risk.

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You can read the full story at: https://t.co/EgCaRBvwia

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Thank you to Marisa from the Bennington Buzz for joining our Nautical Services Unit team on Thursday as they took the new search and rescue boat out on Bennington Lake. This was the first time the boat was out since we received it and most of the afternoon was spent familiarizing team members with the boat, its capabilities, and handling. Training like this is important because when the team is called out for an emergency or a rescue, the time for learning has already passed. A link to Marisa's story is in the thread.

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"After the events of the past week involving the death of a 70-year old man, and the arrest and narrowly avoided release of the suspect, I believe it is necessary that Douglas County Leaders sit down with local I.C.E. officials to find common ground. We must ensure that moving forward opinions are respected and public safety and justice are achieved. As leaders, we share the responsibility to ensure this type of incident does not happen again for our community." ~ Sheriff Aaron Hanson

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🏍 Friday Night Wheelies Lead to Arrest

Last night just after 9pm, CAT deputies observed a pack of motorcycles eastbound on Dodge Street from 72nd Street. One of the riders, Jordan Huynh, began doing vehicle stunts, including wheelies and standing on the seat. Mr. Huynh was booked for willful reckless driving and his motorcycle was impounded.

Why are wheelies dangerous and illegal?
❌ Significantly increased stopping time
❌ Reduced visibility
❌ Loss of steering control
❌ Danger to other motorists

Mr. Huynh had an opportunity to learn from the last time he was caught for this, and unfortunately, he chose not to. The DCSO continues to rigorously combat dangerous driving and remove reckless drivers from the roads that you share with your friends and family.

If you have further information on Mr. Huynh's driving, please contact us at 402-444-6000 or [email protected]. Mr. Huynh is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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🚨Courthouse Security Reminder 🚨

For the safety of everyone who enters the downtown Courthouse and Civic Center Complex weapons, of any kind, are strictly prohibited.

This week, Entrance Screening Officers at the Hall of Justice recognized a pen knife on the scanner belt. Please let this serve as a reminder to double check your belongings before you arrive at the Complex.

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This afternoon DCSO Sex Offender Registry Investigators paid a visit to Charles BINGLE. BINGLE found himself out of compliance with the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry Act for the 9th time. After trying to run, BINGLE was safely taken into custody and booked into the Douglas County Department of Corrections on charges of:
▪ Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act Violation
▪ Obstruction
▪ Resisting Arrest

Anyone with information about BINGLE and his activities during his noncompliance with the SOR registry is asked to contact the DCSO Tip line at 402-444-60000 or [email protected]. BINGLE is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Thank you to First Responders Foundation for bringing by lunch for Deputies today. We greatly appreciate your support!

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If you were at our National Night Out event on Tuesday you were able to see the new boat. If not, here is a timelapse video of it being unwrapped after it was delivered this past weekend.

This 27 foot vessel will serve as a replacement for our last river boat that was retired about 2 years ago. This boat will primarily operate in the Missouri River helping Deputies perform investigative, enforcement, and emergency situation duties.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our National Night Out celebration last night. Events like this are at the heart of community policing really is about.

Public safety can be heightened by responding to calls and patrolling streets, but it is also built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. Events like this, that allow not only our Deputies, but officers from agencies across the county, to come together are the foundation public safety is built upon.

We're already looking forward to next year's National Night Out. But until then, stay tuned, we will have several more events coming up, and our doors are always open.

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A approximately 7:30 tonight we will be going live with Episode 4 of CAT Cam Live on our Facebook page. Tune in to ride along live with the Sheriff and Deputies as they patrol Douglas County.

The CAT Cam LIVE is made possible through a Highway Safety and Education grant provided by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The program, narrated by the Sheriff and CAT Team Deputies, is intended to bring awareness to traffic challenges, show viewers what we see from a law enforcement perspective, increase education into why unsafe driving behaviors are dangerous, and ultimately reduce the number of accidents in Douglas County.

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The Forensic Services Division has maintained its forensic accreditation for 10 years as of this month! This significant milestone reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, and excellence. This achievement would not have been possible without each FSD employee's attention to detail, consistency, and commitment to continuous improvement. Thank you to everyone in the Forensic Service's Division for their hardwork!

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The DCSO has a zero tolerance policy for reckless driving. Our CAT Team is contacted on a daily basis by citizens across the county reporting traffic concerns. CAT, while leading the enforcement efforts, is far from the only ones on the lookout. On Friday evening, Road Patrol Team 4 Deputies performed two separate stops, two hours apart at the same intersection near 144th and Fort Street.

Connor LINDEMAN was spotted around 9:30 P.M. riding his dirt bike at speeds in excess of 60 MPH along 144th Street, swerving between lanes, and popping wheelies. LINDEMAN's dirt bike was impounded and he was booked into the Douglas County Department of Corrections on charges of:
▪Willful Reckless Driving
▪ Driving Under Suspension
▪ No Valid Registration
▪ No Insurance

Teagan ZERINGUE was spotted turning north onto 144th Street squealing his tires at a high rate of speed before accelerating further and nearly colliding with another vehicle as he cut in front of it. ZERINGUE's vehicle was impounded and he was booked into the Douglas County Department of Corrections on charges of:
▪ Reckless Driving
▪ Driving Under Suspension

Anyone with information on LINDEMAN or ZERINGUE's driving behaviors or who may have witnessed either of these incidents is asked to contact the DCSO Tip Line at 402-444-6000 or [email protected].

LINDEMAN and ZERINGUE are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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REMINDER: National Night Out is Tomorrow Night!!

National Night Out is one of our favorite events of the year, a chance to connect with our community, meet the officers who serve Douglas County, meet other law enforcement agencies and fire departments and enjoy an evening filled with family fun.

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and enjoy:
🍔 Food and food trucks
🎯 Games and activities
🛍️ Community vendors
🎁 Giveaways
🎈 Fun attractions for all age

Whether you've attended every year or this will be your first visit, we'd love to see you there. Strong communities start with strong relationships, and there's no better way to build them than by spending an evening together.

📅 Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
🕔 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Hy-Vee 3410 North 156 Street (South West lot)

We can't wait to see you for another unforgettable National Night Out!

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On Sunday evening, the DCSO was working to keep your roads safe. Michael Ludwick was observed by CAT deputies turning westbound onto West Maple Road from 114th Street without stopping for the stop sign. Just west of 120th Street, Mr. Ludwick accelerated his Dodge Challenger to nearly 100 miles per hour and cut off a vehicle before turning northbound onto 132nd Street.

A traffic stop was conducted in the Baker’s parking lot. Mr. Ludwick immediately admitted he had a warrant, but said he didn’t have time to be arrested because he had to get home to his kids. Deputies followed up on this and located two children safe at home after being left there for an extended period of time.

Mr. Ludwick was transported to Douglas County Corrections where he was booked for:
✅Reckless driving
✅Child abuse
✅Traffic warrant from a CAT-issued speeding ticket

If you have further information on this or other cases, please contact us at 402-444-6000 or [email protected]. Mr. Ludwick is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.