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A WCSO deputy performed a traffic stop on a very slow moving vehicle in Arlington this evening, and discovered the elderly driver was reported as a missing person out of Omaha. Driver was taken to Fremont hospital, and OPD and family has been contacted. CC
@omaha_scanner
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Deputies dispatched to 100 block 7th St in Herman for a noise complaint. Caller states neighbor is shooting off a large cannon, and this is not the first time.
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Deputy dispatched to area of Hwy 133 and Co Rd P26, where caller says a large hawk is sitting in the middle of the turn lane. The caller is unable to drive forward because the hawk will not move.
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Blair Police are in pursuit of a cow that escaped from the Blair Meat Market, and which is currently eastbound on College Dr.
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Today is our Twitter anniversary - thanks to all our followers and friends for sharing in our hobby the past 6 months; what began from COVID-induced boredom has been a chance to share the important work of the county's first responders, with some plane spotting on the side.
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When you fail to yield and then flip off the ambulance responding to a call, without realizing a sheriff's deputy is down the road. And do so while driving on a suspended license.
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Merry Christmas to all the Washington County first responders who, as always, remain on duty through the holidays. 🎄 ⭐️ 🎄
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Off-shift Washington County Sheriff deputies starting to check in with dispatch en route to Omaha. CC
@omaha_scanner
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We’re not on Facebook, but wanted to share this post by
@CountySO
announcing the history-making promotion of Deputy Kruse. Congratulations Sergeant Kruse!
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NSP and Lincoln Police broadcast a lookout for a white Dodge Caravan at I-80 MM 406 with 'Washington County Sheriff's Office' on the side going a high rate of speed, tailgating, and making aggressive hand gestures. CC
@LLCS_Official
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Wow, hard to believe it has already been a year of scanning and tweeting Washington County. Thank you to all who follow!
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So did they ever find those drones from back in January, or nah?
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Blair Rescue call to Lions Park for a child stuck in a tree. BPD also dispatched.
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It has been a great first month tweeting the law enforcement, fire, and rescue happenings of Washington County, with some aviation and weather thrown in to the mix too - a big thanks to everyone along for the ride!
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Arlington Fire, Blair Fire, Kennard Fire, and Ft. Calhoun Fire have been paged for mutual aid to a reported 5-mile wide field fire in Burt County in the area of Hwy 77 and Hwy 51 north of Lyons. Any and all available units have been requested.
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Blair Police have one male in custody from a traffic stop for driving under suspension.
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The WCSO Special Response Team (SWAT), with support from BPD, NSP Troops A and B, Blair Rescue, Herman Rescue, and OPD's ABLE-1 conducted an operation in northern Washington County tonight in response to a reported emergent situation. Two individuals were reported detained.
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Deputies have been out on a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 75 and Mary Nelson Ln for almost an hour with an individual with a felony shoplifting warrant out of Omaha. Douglas County advised no units were available for a pickup. CC
@omaha_scanner
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Props to the
@CountySO
dispatchers; the overturned trash truck and disturbance with weapon occurred almost simultaneously. We delayed tweeting the latter for obvious reasons, but they were dealing with both incidents at the same time.
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Blair Police dispatched to Walmart for report of a male party who pointed to his waist and stated "this gun in my pocket said I do not have to wear one" when he was asked by an employee to put on a mask.
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INFO: Harrison County has issued a countywide BOLO on behalf of ISP for a newer, bright red Volkswagen with Nebraska plates, being sought in a shooting that occurred 40 minutes ago in Luton, IA, and is believed to be heading southbound on I-29. No additional detail at this time.
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Several off-shift deputies starting to check in with dispatch en route to Omaha for special assignment. CC
@omaha_scanner
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NSP has issued a BOLO for a Burt County-registered vehicle possibly used during a homicide in New Mexico; lookout is for a gray 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, Nebraska tag 31-G749. If seen call 911 and do not approach.
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Dispatch advises that Omaha Police are currently unable to send officers to a location in their jurisdiction for a requested follow-up. CC
@omaha_scanner
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WCSO has one in custody on two Douglas County warrants from a traffic stop in Ft. Calhoun. No one from OPD or DCSO is available to meet for custody transfer, so a Washington County corrections deputy will transport to Douglas County. CC
@omaha_scanner
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Blair Police dispatched to check area of 13th and Jackson Sts near a stop sign. Caller reports a blanket near the stop sign is covering something, and is concerned what is under it.
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The Washington County Communications Department has issued this countywide broadcast and BOLO to all fire/rescue and law enforcement personnel this Christmas Eve.
Please keep the county's first responders and their families in your thoughts this holiday season.
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Over the last hour deputies have made contact with several vehicles of city folk parked on the county roads looking for the northern lights.
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This issue is also affecting Washington County agencies.
.
@DCNE911
experiencing a major failure of a number of key dispatching systems. The failure appears to have begun around 5:15 a.m. and full functionality has yet to be restored.
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PSA: Even with a valid burn permit, you need to call Washington County dispatch at 402-426-6866 before burning, so they don't have to page a bunch of volunteer firefighters out on the weekend to verify that something that is not supposed to be on fire is in fact not on fire.
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Caller reports someone is shooting fireworks off in the area of 18th and Colfax Sts in Blair. Another BPD unit advises that the
@BHSBlair
football game is having a fireworks display.
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When you take a few days off scanning and learn you missed a fire in the nuclear plant containment building.
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When you hear an NSP dispatcher form a complete sentence entirely out of 10-codes.
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WCSO units are out on a traffic stop near Blair High Rd and Bennington Rd in Douglas County, with a compact that was clocked doing 103 mph on Hwy 133 near the county line. Bennington Police are assisting. CC
@omaha_scanner
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WCSO has taken two into custody from a consent search in 4700 block Trout Ln, one for Sarpy and Platte County warrants. Deputies have also recovered a silver Honda Civic reported stolen through Lincoln Police. CC
@LanCoScanner
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Turns on the scanner for the first time since the beginning of the week:
Fire crews from Fort Calhoun, Blair, Kennard, Ponca Hills, Herman, Bennington, Waterloo, Valley, Irvington, Boys Town, Omaha, Tekamah and National Wildlife all continue to battle a very large and complex wildland fire in Washington County near Fort Calhoun.
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WCSO has located a GMC Sierra reported stolen out of Omaha last month, in a thicket of trees off a road. OPD has advised WCSO to contact Auto Theft during normal business hours to discuss disposition. Tow dispatched. CC
@omaha_scanner
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Blair Fire on scene reports a small shed that an individual did not want anymore was on fire; extinguishing now.
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Numerous WCSO and NSP units, in addition to the OPD ABLE-1 helicopter, are on location at a large gathering in the 19400 block of Co Rd 20 north of Hwy 91 involving approximately 100-150 vehicles and a large fire.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Keep the county’s first responders who always remain on duty in your thoughts as you celebrate.
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Deputy checking in for the post-prom party special detail.
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Be careful out there! In the past hour Blair Police have been dispatched to two property damage accidents - a vehicle off the road near the roundabout, and a vehicle that slid near a pole in the 1000 block S Hwy 30.
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Washington County fire units are returning to their stations.
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Fire dispatch calling final alarm for firefighter Charles Ward, who served the citizens of Kennard and surrounding communities for ten years. “Rest in peace... we have the watch from here.”
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Caller reports a coyote charged and chased them to their car, then tried to attack the car, in the area of 2500 block Nebraska St in Blair. BPD dispatched.
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"Can you advise rescue that this male is bleeding from the head, he broke my back window with his face."
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Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! A special thank you to the first responders who remain on duty and on call this Independence Day.
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Sometimes there’s no posts because we aren’t listening, other times...
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NSP was dispatched from area to assist Dodge County Sheriff with traffic control of officer-involved personal injury accident in Fremont. An intoxicated driver reportedly struck a Fremont Police cruiser, causing the cruiser to roll. The officer is reportedly OK.
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Dispatch conducted a last call for longtime Blair Firefighter/EMT Don Beck today. Additional detail about Don's service is in the Enterprise:
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Multiple officers and deputies on location. ABLE-1 reports multiple parties in custody.
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BPD dispatched to 1000 block Washington St, for a report of a male and female wrestling in the Burger King parking lot, with all the Burger King employees also outside. The male reportedly had a crossbow.
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WCSO has one in custody for DUI, from a traffic stop.
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Update: White 2000 GMC truck with Air Force plate 791BT still missing.
BOLO: Follower submission.
“2000 GMC was stolen from 65th and Charles area it’s my grandpas truck with 29 county plates and has all his work tools in it.”
Contact 911 or non-emergency if seen.
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WCSO has encountered a possible large underage drinking party in the area of Spring Ridge Loop, with approximately 15 potentially involved vehicles in the area. Multiple deputies responding to area.
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“We won’t be responding to that suspicious party, there’s nothing suspicious or illegal about that activity.” Units in service.
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Today’s incident in Ft. Calhoun marks the apparent third reported Washington County murder of 2023, and the second for that city since August. Hard to find data on when there was last such a number in the county.
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Multiple deputies are on location near the intersection of Co Rds 15 and 26 for a possible mountain lion that was struck by a motorist. A
@NEGameandParks
officer is en route.
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When you hear another agency issue a broadcast referring to
@CountySO
as the "Blair Sheriff's Office".
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When you're bored so you decide to take a listen to the folks across the river and then discover Iowa uses a whole different ten code system that you aren't going to bother attempting to understand.
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Officer reports the blanket is covering plants, probably due to the frost advisory. Units in service.
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NSP is in pursuit of a blue Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on Hwy 133 near the Blair airport. ABLE-1 is airborne in support. WCSO units notified.
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At approximately 8:10 PM this evening BPD and WCSO were notified of a pursuit in Harrison County (IA) that was westbound on Hwy 30. The pursuit ended in IA near the De Soto NWR entrance when the suspect vehicle rolled multiple times after shots were fired at pursuing officers.
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Blair Police have taken one male into custody on a full extradition (!) Colorado fugitive warrant, issued for harassment and stalking.
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Wondering if our rural compatriots at
@MidNEScanner
,
@OCSBroadcastify
, and even perhaps
@SarpyBlotter
and
@LLCS_Official
would agree that cowherding is apparently still an essential law enforcement skill in the state.
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This is a first in a 40 year career. Car mountain lion accident. Location was at Co Rd 15 & 26 (N.E. of Arlington). NGP will collect the lion
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No one was reported hit by the gunfire, and the suspect was taken to the Missouri Valley hospital by rescue while in custody of Harrison County law enforcement. ISP and other Iowa agencies also responded. The vehicle never entered Nebraska.
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NSP reports the fire appears to be coming under control. Some units being returned to service.
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Nebraska State Patrol helicopter has landed at the Blair airport, its first visit since the return of
@OPDABLE1
from maintenance. It may be backing the OPD helicopter this evening.
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Be extremely careful out there this morning, there have been multiple personal injury accidents due to slick road conditions. WCSO has called out additional deputies due to the volume of calls.
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When someone doesn't believe the caller is law enforcement, so the sheriff himself has to call.
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NDOT Blair Yard truck on Hwy 91 reports the road is mostly dry with light snow that is not sticking, and not enough snow yet to plow or treat on Hwy 75.
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A WCSO investigator located a fugitive (reportedly for parole violation and sexual assault) at a commercial establishment in Blair, deputies dispatched.
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BPD put the cow down in the area of the library. Several shots may have been heard in the area.
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Residence of Macy can return home, the evacuation has been lifted. Thanks so much for your cooperation during a hectic times. A huge thanks to all the volunteer fire fighters, farmers, and law enforcement who acted quickly to get this fire under control.
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Area agencies have issued a BOLO for a stolen blue 2020 Kia Optima, NE tag WHS 548, occupied by a felony-wanted party possibly armed with automatic weapons and earlier today involved in a multi-agency pursuit between IA and NE. Last seen in North Omaha/Hwy 75. If seen, call 911.
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WCSO took one into custody for Washington and Douglas County warrants, from a traffic stop on Hwy 75.
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When you hear a deputy work a subtle moo pun into the disposition for a cow at large call.
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Caller advised a crop duster plane is flying very close their house, and they are very shaken up about it.
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Deputies are out this morning coordinating a search for a missing individual in the area of Hwy 30 and Hwy 31 with
@OPDABLE1
.
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Blair Police dispatched to Taylor Quik Pik, reference a customer whose dog locked them out of their vehicle. The dog remains in the vehicle.
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Officer has located the cow in the creekbed east of 19th and 22nd Sts.
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WCSO units and OPD's ABLE-1 helicopter were searching the area of Nashville this evening for a missing individual reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. The individual was located. Ft. Calhoun Rescue had also been paged for assistance in the search.
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NSP working to confirm this is the same vehicle as the BOLO, the license plates have been removed. This pursuit reportedly started just north of the Burt/Washington County line.
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Caller advises the fire is spreading quickly. It is very windy in the area.
FCFD enr to a brush fire near CR 39 & CR P38 - use caution in the area
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NSP out with a subject showing as wanted through Washington County, but who says he took care of the warrant four years ago.
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Blair Police have one male in custody from a traffic stop, including for felon in possession of weapon (knife). Loaded firearm also found in vehicle.
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Based out of the Blair airport!
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Washington County Emergency Management storm spotter has reported rotation on Hwy 133 south of Blair, headed toward Ft. Calhoun. Deputy also reports rotation near Kennard, moving east. Nothing touching down at this time.
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Best wishes and sincere thanks to
@wcsochiefdeputy
Kevin Willis on the occasion of his retirement today from
@CountySO
after 26 years of dedication and service to the citizens of Washington County!
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