Crime News

Two arrested after pursuits on Friday

NORTH PLATTE — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate pursuits Friday.At approximately 10:40 a.m. Friday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop in Thayer County, near Bruning on County Road 6300.
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City falls prey to wire fraud scheme

FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton is cooperating with the Nebraska State Patrol regarding a $174,086.55 wire fraud scheme.The Fullerton City Attorney Katie Sharp released the following statement:The City of Fullerton announced that it fell victim to a sophisticated wire fraud scheme.

Standoff in Fremont comes to safe conclusion Sunday

FREMONT — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a standoff in Fremont overnight Saturday into Sunday.Saturday at approximately 11 p.m., Fremont Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1200 block of North L Street.
NSP K9 Gable. Photo provided

NSP K9 Gable. Photo provided

Troopers find 525 pounds of cocaine in I-80 traffic stop

MILFORD — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding over 500 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 Wednesday.At approximately 10:25 a.m. today, a trooper saw an eastbound Nissan Rogue following a semi too closely, near Milford at mile marker...
Jack Reeg

Jack Reeg

Reeg accepts plea deal

COLUMBUS — The Columbus man accused of killing a Fullerton woman has accepted a plea deal.Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, pled no contest to one count of second-degree murder and one count of use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Reardon

Reardon

Reardon pleads guilty to reduced charges

FULLERTON — A St. Edward man is set to be sentenced in July after accepting a plea deal for reduced charges.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, pled guilty on April 30 to attempted sexual assault and enticement by electronic communication device.
Jack Reeg was arrested in connection to the Sept. 16, 2025, shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth, 25, of Fullerton.

Jack Reeg was arrested in connection to the Sept. 16, 2025, shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth, 25, of Fullerton.

Reeg trial pushed back again

COLUMBUS — The murder trial in connection to the shooting death of a Fullerton woman has been pushed back again.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, has waived his right to a speedy trial and his attorney, Glenn A. Shapiro with the Omaha law firm Shapiro Riha Law, asked for additional time to obtain and...
Neal C. Reardon

Neal C. Reardon

Reardon appears in court

FULLERTON — A St. Edward man has pled not guilty to charges in the Nance County District Court.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, is accused of sexual assault and sending inappropriate text messages to two underage girls.He is charged with sexual assault – 1st degree (Class II Felony), enticement...
Neal C. Reardon

Neal C. Reardon

Sheriff: Man arrested for sexual assault, enticement

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 The Nance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neal C. Reardon of St. Edward on one count of First Degree Sexual Assault and one count of Enticement by Electronic Communication Device, both felony offenses. The offenses occurred between November 2025 and February 2026.